E-commerce API with Node.js, Express, and JavaScript

This repository contains the source code for a E-commerce API built using Node.js Express, and JavaScript. This README.md file provides an overview of the project and instructions on how to set it up and customize it for your own use.

E-commerce API with Node.js, Express, and JavaScript

Features

User Authentication: Register, login, and manage user accounts with JWT-based authentication.
Product Management: CRUD operations for products.
Shopping Cart: Add, update, and remove items in the shopping cart.
Order Management: Place orders and view order history.
Stripe Payment Gateway: Integrate Stripe for secure payment processing.
MongoDB Integration: Store and manage data using MongoDB.

Getting Started

Follow these instructions to get the project up and running on your local machine.

Prerequisites

You need to have the following software installed on your computer:

Node.js (LTS version recommended)
npm, pnpm or Yarn package manager
Stripe account and API keys

Installation

Star the repository.
Clone this repository to your local machine using the following command:
```
git clone https://github.com/nixrajput/ecommerce-api-nodejs.git
```
Navigate to the project directory:
```
cd ecommerce-api-nodejs
```
Install the project dependencies:

If you're using npm:
```
npm install
```
If you're using pnpm:
```
pnpm install
```
If you're using Yarn:
```
yarn install
```

Configuration

Before running the application, you need to configure the environment variables. Copy the .env.example file to .env.local and fill in the necessary values.

cp .env.example .env.local

Database Setup

Make sure you have a database configured and running. Update the database connection details in the .env.local file.

Running the Application

Once the dependencies are installed and the configuration is set up, you can start the application by running:

npm run dev
#or
pnpm run dev
# or
yarn dev

By default, the application will run on port 3000. You can change the port by modifying the PORT environment variable in the .env.local file.

Deployment

This API can be deployed using various platforms such as Vercel, Heroku, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or your own server infrastructure.

Set up environment variables similar to how it's done in the local setup. Ensure that you provide appropriate values for your deployment environment.

Deploy the built application to your chosen platform. Each platform may have its own deployment process. Refer to the documentation of your chosen platform for detailed instructions.

Monitor the deployed application for any issues. Make sure that it's running smoothly and handle any errors or performance issues as needed.

Technologies Used

Node.js
Express.js
JavaScript
MongoDB

Contributing

If you would like to contribute to this project, feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request. Please follow the guidelines in the CONTRIBUTING.md file.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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