RoyalGems is an eCommerce platform designed specifically for the Kenyan market, offering a seamless online shopping experience for gemstones and jewelry. Developed by a talented team of developers, Anthony Muli (Backend Developer) and Mutiso Muli (Frontend Developer), RoyalGems aims to provide a user-friendly and visually appealing interface for both customers and administrators.
- Intuitive User Interface: The website boasts a clean and modern design, ensuring an enjoyable browsing experience for customers.
- Easy Navigation: Users can effortlessly navigate through different product categories, search for specific items, and view detailed product information.
- Secure Checkout: RoyalGems prioritizes customer security by implementing a secure checkout process, ensuring safe transactions.
- Inventory Management: The admin panel allows administrators to efficiently manage product inventory, including adding, updating, and removing products from the catalog.
- Order Management: Administrators can view and process customer orders, update order statuses, and manage shipping details.
- Shipping Management: The platform integrates with various shipping providers, enabling administrators to manage domestic and international shipping options for orders within and outside Nairobi.
- User Authentication: Customers can create accounts, securely store their information, and track their order history.
- Product Reviews: Customers can leave reviews and ratings for products they've purchased, aiding others in making informed decisions.
- Wishlist and Cart Functionality: Users can add desired items to their wishlist or shopping cart for future reference or purchase.
- Promotional Tools: Administrators can create and manage promotional campaigns, such as discounts, coupons, and special offers.
- Frontend: React.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Database: MongoDB
- Payment Gateway Integration: We plan to intergrate M-Pesa and PayPal
- Shipping Integration: We plan to intergrate googlemaps to utilise local bodaboda riders
To run the RoyalGems platform locally, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/MutisoMuli/royal_gems_v3.git - Install dependencies:
npm install - Configure environment variables (e.g., database connection, API keys)
- Start the development server:
npm start
We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to contribute to RoyalGems, please follow these steps:
- Fork the repository
- Create a new branch:
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name - Make your changes and commit them:
git commit -m 'Add your commit message' - Push to the branch:
git push origin feature/your-feature-name - Submit a pull request
RoyalGems is released under the MIT License.
For any inquiries or support, please contact:
- Anthony Muli (Backend Developer): antonymusau50@gmail.com
- Mutiso Muli (Frontend Developer): mulimutiso525@gmail.com