ShelfX - Book Rental and Sales Platform

ShelfX is a dynamic platform designed to connect book enthusiasts for renting and selling books. It empowers users to upload, rent, and purchase books seamlessly while offering an admin dashboard to oversee platform activities.

Features

• Book Management: Sellers can upload books for sale or rent.
• Request Handling: Buyers can request books from sellers, with options to accept or decline requests.
• Admin Dashboard: Tracks platform activity, including total books uploaded, rental/sales requests, and user actions.
• User Authentication: Secure login for sellers, buyers, and admins.
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly UI for smooth user experience.

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Tech Stack

• Frontend: ReactJS, Vite, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MySQL
• Languages: JavaScript

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Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure the following are installed:

• Node.js (v16+)
• MySQL
• Git

Steps

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/Sailesh3000/shelfx.git
   cd shelfx

2. Install Frontend Dependencies

   npm install

3. Run the Frontend

   npm run dev

4. Set up and run the backend

   cd backend
   npm install
   node db.js