🛍️ E-Commerce Application

Welcome to the ultimate e-commerce experience! This MERN-stack project has everything you'd want for a slick, user-friendly shopping platform. Built with a powerful backend (Node.js, Express, and MongoDB) and a polished frontend using EJS and Tailwind CSS, it's designed for both users and admins alike to enjoy a seamless online shopping experience. Let’s dive into what it has to offer! 🎉

✨ Features

• 🔒 User Authentication: Sign up, log in, or log out with ease.
• 🛒 Product Management: Add, edit, and delete products like a pro.
• 🛍️ Shopping Cart: Because who shops for just one thing?
• 🔧 Admin Panel: Manage users, orders, and inventory all in one place.
• 📸 Image Upload: Upload product images with Multer.
• 🛡️ JWT-based Authorization: Keep your account safe and secure.
• ✨ Flash Messages: Stay informed with real-time feedback.

💻 Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB + Mongoose ODM
• Frontend: EJS, Tailwind CSS
• Authentication: JWT, Bcrypt for extra security
• File Upload: Multer
• Other Cool Tools: Cookie-parser, Express-session, Connect-flash

🚀 Installation Guide

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Kajal-Deore/ecom
cd ecom

2. Install Dependencies

npm install

3. Set up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory with the following:

JWT_KEY=your_jwt_secret
EXPRESS_SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret

4. Start the App

nodemon app.js

Once it's running, head over to http://localhost:3000 and start exploring!

🗂️ Project Structure

Here's a quick breakdown:

• app.js - The main entry point for the app
• routes/ - Organizes all application routes
• models/ - Database models live here
• middlewares/ - Custom functions to make things easy
• controllers/ - Where the routing magic happens
• config/ - All configuration files in one place
• public/ - Static files (CSS, images, etc.)
• views/ - EJS templates for dynamic pages

📬 Questions?

Reach out via GitHub or Linkedin if you have any questions or issues. Happy coding! 🎉