Welcome to Threads & Beads, an ecommerce website dedicated to handmade crafts and jewelry. This repository contains the backend code for the Threads & Beads project, powered by Node.js.
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At Threads & Beads, our backend is powered by Node.js. Its event-driven architecture ensures high concurrency and smooth performance. With its extensive ecosystem of modules, we leverage its flexibility to handle database operations, user authentication, and third-party API integrations. JavaScript's cohesion between frontend and backend development streamlines our workflow, delivering a responsive and scalable website experience.
Follow these instructions to run the project on your local machine:
- Run the following command to install the necessary dependencies:
npm i
- start the project by running the following command:
nodemon server
The backend of Threads & Beads is built using the following technologies:
- Node.js: A versatile JavaScript runtime that provides an efficient and scalable backend platform.
- MongoDB Atlas: A cloud-based database service for storing and retrieving data for the Threads & Beads project.
- Socket.IO: A real-time bidirectional communication library for enabling seamless, instant updates between the server and client.
For detailed information on the APIs provided by Threads & Beads, please refer to the API Documentation.
Here are some additional details about the Threads & Beads backend repository:
- Scalability: The backend is designed to be scalable, allowing for seamless handling of increased traffic and data volume as the platform grows.
- Authentication and Authorization: The backend implements secure user authentication and authorization mechanisms to ensure data privacy and protect user accounts.
- Error Handling: Robust error handling is implemented in the backend to provide informative and user-friendly error messages, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Cloudinary Integration: Threads & Beads utilizes Cloudinary for efficient image storage, ensuring high-quality visuals and seamless integration of product images.
- Google Sign Up Integration: The platform incorporates Google Sign Up functionality, allowing users to easily create an account using their Google credentials for a streamlined registration process.
- Deployment on Render: The backend of Threads & Beads is deployed on Render, offering easy setup, automatic scaling, SSL certificates, custom domains, simple configuration, and monitoring.