iamrishabhmehrotra / E-Comm-Website

E-Commerce Platform - MERN Stack with Payment Gateway Integration

Overview

Welcome to our E-Commerce Platform, an innovative solution for online shopping built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js). This repository contains the source code for our platform, where users can explore a wide range of products and seamlessly make purchases. Notably, we've integrated a secure payment gateway, allowing customers to complete transactions using both sandbox and PayPal options.

Features

User Authentication:

• Secure user registration and login system.
• Integration with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for secure authentication.

Product Catalog:

• Explore a diverse catalog of products with detailed descriptions.
• Filter and search functionalities for easy navigation.

Shopping Cart:

• Add products to the shopping cart for a convenient and centralized checkout process.
• Real-time updates on the total price and quantity.

Secure Payment Gateway Integration:

• Sandbox: Test transactions in a simulated environment for a risk-free experience.
• PayPal: Seamlessly complete transactions using the popular and trusted PayPal platform.

Order Management:

• Effortlessly place and confirm orders within the platform.
• Order history for users to track and review their previous purchases.

Responsive Design:

• A responsive and user-friendly design for a seamless shopping experience on various devices.

Integration with Express API:

• Backend built with Express.js, providing a robust API for data retrieval and updates.

Technical Stack

Frontend:

• React.js for the interactive user interface.
• State management with React Hooks.
• Integration with the E-Commerce Express API.

Backend:

• Node.js and Express.js for server-side development.
• MongoDB for scalable and efficient database storage.
• Mongoose for object modeling and data validation.

Authentication:

• JWT for secure user authentication.

Payment Gateway:

• Integration with sandbox for secure test transactions.
• Seamless transactions through PayPal for real-world purchases.

Usage

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/Kishor3009/e-commerce-app.git
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd e-commerce-app
3. Install dependencies: npm install
4. Run the server: npm run server
5. Run the client: npm run client
6. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000

Explore the E-Commerce Platform, customize the code, and contribute to the community. Your efforts can help enhance the online shopping experience for users. Happy coding with our E-Commerce Platform!