Group 09 - Handcrafted Haven Project

Team Members

Bermon Painter
Eli Cutchen
Moises Sanchez Molina

Overview

Handcrafted Haven is a web application designed to serve as a virtual marketplace for artisans and crafters. It provides a platform for showcasing and selling unique handcrafted items, fostering a community of creators and customers who value handmade products. The application emphasizes sustainability, community engagement, and supports local artisans.

Project Goals

Develop Software Development Skills: Implement a full technology stack in a collaborative, cloud-based environment.
Foster Effective Teamwork: Enhance professionalism and teamwork skills, which are highly valued in the software development industry.
Encourage Peer Learning: Embrace the BYU-Idaho learning model principle of teaching and learning from one another.

Features

Seller Profiles: Artisans can create profiles to showcase their work and story.
Product Listings: Artisans can list items for sale with detailed descriptions and images.
Reviews and Ratings: Users can leave feedback on products and sellers.
Admin Management: Admins can manage sellers, products, and reviews.
Secure E-commerce: Integrated payment gateways for secure transactions.

Design

Web Development Standards: Focus on performance, validation, accessibility, SEO, and usability.
Responsive Design: Ensure compatibility with various devices and screen sizes.
Branding: Maintain a consistent visual identity throughout the application.
Navigation: Provide clear and intuitive navigation.
Accessibility: Adhere to WCAG 2.1, Level AA standards.

Required Technology

Front-End: HTML, CSS (Tailwind CSS), JavaScript, React/Next.js
Back-End: TypeScript, Node.js, Database (choice of Postgres, Mongo, or SQLite)
Project Management: Azure DevOps Boards
Code Management: Azure DevOps Repo
Deployment: Vercel

Setup and Running the Application

Prerequisites

Next.js: The application must be a React-based web application using Next.js.
Tailwind CSS: All styling should be done using Tailwind CSS utility classes.
MongoDB: Data persistence is handled with a MongoDB database.
Vercel: Deployment and hosting of the web application.
Authentication: Implement user authentication and authorization.
APIs: Develop APIs for client-server communication.

Installation

Clone the project repository:

git clone https://dev.azure.com/bpainterWDD430/wdd430-bpainter/_git/wdd430-group09-project
cd wdd430-group09-project

Install Dependencies:
```
npm install
```

Set up environment variables in a .env.local file for database connections and API endpoints.:

MONGODB_URI=mongodb+srv://group09:<provided in the group chat>@cluster0.peig0sx.mongodb.net/?retryWrites=true&w=majority

Run the development server:
```
npm run dev
```
Access the application at http://localhost:3000.
Deployment Set up continuous deployment through Vercel through Azure Dev Ops coming soon...

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