Investra Paper Trading Platform

Investra is a user-friendly paper trading platform designed for individuals who want to practice stock market analysis with fake money, while utilizing real-time stock prices. It provides a risk-free environment to learn and develop trading skills.

Features
Tech Stack
Installation
Usage
Contributing
- Guidelines
License
Demo

Features

Real-Time Stock Prices: Use actual market data for a realistic trading experience.
Fake Money: Practice trading without the fear of losing real money.
User Dashboard: Track balance, holdings, and past transactions.
Purchase and Sell Stocks: Buy and sell stocks based on real-time data.
Responsive Design: Optimized for use across all devices (desktop, tablet, and mobile).

Tech Stack

Investra is built with the following technologies:

Frontend

JavaScript (ES6+): Core language for dynamic functionality.
React.js: A powerful JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
CSS: Used for responsive design and visual styling.

Backend

Node.js: A runtime environment for server-side JavaScript execution.
Express.js: A flexible backend framework for building RESTful APIs.
MongoDB: A NoSQL database to store user information and transactions.
MarketStack API: To fetch real-time stock prices.

Additional Tools

JWT (JSON Web Tokens): For secure user authentication.
Axios: For making API calls and handling HTTP requests.
Nodemon: Automatically restarts the server during development.

Installation

Follow these steps to set up Investra locally:

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/SanchitGeez/Investra.git

2. Install Dependencies

For the frontend:

cd client/
npm install
npm start

For the backend:

cd backend/
npm install
node server.js

3. Run the Application

Open your browser and visit:

http://localhost:3000

Usage

Once the platform is running, you can:

Register and log in to the platform.
Buy and sell stocks with real-time data using fake money.
View your balance, holdings, and transaction history on the dashboard.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute, follow these steps:

1. Fork the Repository

Click the fork button on GitHub to create a personal copy of the project.

2. Create a New Branch

Create a branch for your feature or bug fix:

git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit Your Changes

Make your changes and commit them:

git commit -m "Add feature-name"

4. Push to Your Fork

git push origin feature-name

5. Open a Pull Request

Submit a detailed pull request (PR) with a description of your changes and link to any relevant issues.

Guidelines

Ensure consistent code style and formatting.
Write clear and concise commit messages.
Thoroughly test your changes before submitting a PR.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

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