ClickCart-Connect

ClickCart-Connect is a modern e-commerce application built using ReactJS, NodeJS, ExpressJS, and MongoDB. The application features a robust user authentication system fortified with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for enhanced security, and it is deployed globally on Vercel.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure user authentication system using JWT.
• Product Purchase: Effortlessly browse and purchase products.
• Reviews and Ratings: Provide reviews and ratings for products.
• Shopping Cart: Add items to the cart for future purchase.
• Shipping Details: Seamlessly input shipping details.
• Payment System: Complete transactions with an integrated PayPal payment gateway.

Live Demo

Check out the live application here.

GitHub Repository

You can find the source code on GitHub here.

Installation and Setup

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Atul-me/ClickCart_Connect.git
cd ClickCart-Connect

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend directory.

   cd backend

2. Install dependencies.

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the backend directory and add the following environment variables:

   NODE_ENV=development
   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongo_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   PAYPAL_CLIENT_ID=your_paypal_client_id
   

4. Start the backend server.

   npm run dev

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend directory.

   cd frontend

2. Install dependencies.

   npm install

3. Start the frontend server.

   npm start

Deployment

The application is deployed on Vercel. To deploy your own instance, follow Vercel's deployment documentation and connect it to your GitHub repository.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: ReactJS, Redux
• Backend: NodeJS, ExpressJS
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Payment Gateway: PayPal
• Deployment: Vercel

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.