Fashion Store API

Welcome to the Fashion Store API! This is a backend service built using NestJS to power a modern fashion store. The API handles product management, user authentication, order processing, and more.

Features

• User Management: Secure user authentication and registration.
• Product Catalog: Add, update, delete, and view products.
• Order Processing: Place, view, and track orders.
• Admin Panel: Manage inventory, view sales analytics, and process orders.
• Search & Filters: Advanced product search and filtering options for customers.
• Secure Payments: Integration with payment gateways (e.g., Stripe or PayPal).

Tech Stack

• Backend Framework: NestJS
• Database: PostgreSQL (via Prisma)
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Caching: Redis
• API Documentation: Swagger

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• PostgreSQL

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/fashion-store-api.git  
   cd fashion-store-api  

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install  

3. Set up the .env file:
   Create a .env file in the root directory and configure the following environment variables:

   DATABASE_URL=postgresql://username:password@localhost:5432/fashion_store  
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret  
   REDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379  

4. Run database migrations:

   npx prisma migrate dev  

5. Start the application:

   npm run start:dev  

Running in Production

To build and run the application in production mode:

npm run build  
npm run start:prod  

API Documentation

The API is documented using Swagger. Once the app is running, you can access the documentation at:

http://localhost:8000/api

Testing

Run tests using Jest:

npm run test  

Folder Structure

src/  
├── auth/             # Authentication module  
├── products/         # Product catalog module  
├── orders/           # Order processing module  
├── users/            # User management module  
├── common/           # Shared utilities and guards  
├── config/           # Application configuration  
└── main.ts           # Application entry point  

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request for any improvements or features you'd like to add.

License

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

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Happy coding! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.