🏪 Store Rating Platform - Full Stack Application

A modern, comprehensive store rating platform built with React frontend and Node.js backend. This platform enables users to rate stores, discover new places, and make informed shopping decisions with a beautiful, production-ready interface.

🚀 Project Overview

This is a full-stack web application that consists of:

• Frontend: Modern React application with glass morphism UI design
• Backend: Robust Node.js API with Express and MySQL/PostgreSQL
• Authentication: JWT-based secure authentication system
• Database: Relational database with proper schema design
• Production Ready: Complete deployment configuration

📁 Project Structure

Job Project/
├── backend/                    # Node.js Backend API
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── controllers/       # API route controllers
│   │   ├── models/           # Database models
│   │   ├── routes/           # Express routes
│   │   ├── middleware/       # Custom middleware
│   │   ├── config/           # Database & app configuration
│   │   └── utils/            # Utility functions
│   ├── package.json
│   └── server.js
│
├── store-rating-app/          # React Frontend
│   ├── public/               # Public assets
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/       # Reusable UI components
│   │   ├── pages/           # Page components
│   │   ├── context/         # React context providers
│   │   ├── services/        # API service layer
│   │   └── utils/           # Frontend utilities
│   ├── package.json
│   └── README.md            # Frontend-specific documentation
│
└── README.md                # This file - Main project documentation

✨ Key Features

🎯 Core Functionality

• Multi-Role System: Support for Regular Users, Store Owners, and System Administrators
• Store Rating & Reviews: Comprehensive 5-star rating system with detailed reviews
• Real-time Search: Fast and intelligent store search functionality
• User Management: Complete user registration, authentication, and profile management
• Analytics Dashboard: Detailed insights for store owners and administrators
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach working perfectly on all devices

🛡️ Security Features

• JWT Authentication: Secure token-based authentication
• Role-based Access Control: Proper authorization for different user types
• Input Validation: Comprehensive client and server-side validation
• Password Security: Bcrypt hashing with salt rounds
• Environment Security: No hardcoded credentials or sensitive data exposure

🚀 Quick Start Guide

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• MySQL or PostgreSQL database
• Git for version control

1. Clone the Repository

git clone <your-repository-url>
cd "Job Project"

2. Backend Setup

# Navigate to backend directory
cd backend

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your database credentials and JWT secret

# Run database migrations (if applicable)
npm run migrate

# Start the backend server
npm start
# Backend will run on http://localhost:3001

3. Frontend Setup

# Navigate to frontend directory
cd ../store-rating-app

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Set up environment variables
cp .env.development .env.local
# Edit .env.local with your API URL

# Start the frontend development server
npm start
# Frontend will run on http://localhost:3000

4. Access the Application

• Frontend: http://localhost:3000
• Backend API: http://localhost:3001
• API Documentation: http://localhost:3001/api/docs (if implemented)

👥 User Roles & Permissions

🛍️ Regular Users

• Register and authenticate securely
• Search and browse stores
• Rate stores (1-5 stars) with detailed reviews
• Manage personal ratings and review history
• Update profile information

🏪 Store Owners

• Access comprehensive store analytics
• Monitor customer feedback and ratings
• View detailed performance metrics
• Track rating trends over time
• Respond to customer reviews

🛡️ System Administrators

• Manage all users and their permissions
• View comprehensive system statistics
• Add, edit, and manage store listings
• Monitor platform health and activity
• Generate reports and analytics

🔧 Configuration

Backend Configuration

# Database
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_USER=your_username
DB_PASSWORD=your_password
DB_NAME=store_rating_db

# JWT
JWT_SECRET=your_super_secret_jwt_key
JWT_EXPIRE=7d

# Server
PORT=3001
NODE_ENV=development

Production Deployment Checklist

Backend Deployment

• Set up production database (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
• Configure environment variables for production
• Set up SSL certificates
• Configure CORS for your frontend domain

Frontend Deployment

• Update API URL in production environment
• Build production bundle: npm run build
• Deploy to static hosting (Netlify, Vercel, AWS S3)
• Configure domain and SSL
• Set up CDN for optimal performance

Recommended Hosting Options

Backend

• Heroku: Easy deployment with database add-ons
• AWS EC2: Full control with scalability
• DigitalOcean: Affordable VPS with managed databases
• Railway: Modern deployment platform

Frontend

• Netlify: Automatic deployments from Git with form handling
• Vercel: Optimized for React with serverless functions
• AWS S3 + CloudFront: Enterprise-grade with global CDN
• GitHub Pages: Free hosting for public repositories

Backend Testing

cd backend
npm test                # Run all tests
npm run test:unit      # Unit tests only
npm run test:integration # Integration tests
npm run test:coverage  # Test coverage report

Frontend Testing

cd store-rating-app
npm test              # Run all tests
npm run test:coverage # Coverage report
npm run test:e2e     # End-to-end tests

📝 API Documentation

Authentication Endpoints

POST /api/auth/register     # User registration
POST /api/auth/login        # User login
POST /api/auth/refresh      # Refresh JWT token
GET  /api/auth/profile      # Get user profile
PUT  /api/auth/profile      # Update user profile

Store Endpoints

GET    /api/stores          # Get all stores
GET    /api/stores/:id      # Get single store
POST   /api/stores          # Create store (Admin only)
PUT    /api/stores/:id      # Update store
DELETE /api/stores/:id      # Delete store (Admin only)

Rating Endpoints

GET    /api/ratings/store/:storeId    # Get store ratings
POST   /api/ratings                   # Submit rating
PUT    /api/ratings/:id               # Update rating
DELETE /api/ratings/:id               # Delete rating

🔒 Security Best Practices

Implemented Security Features

• Password Hashing: Bcrypt with salt rounds
• JWT Tokens: Secure authentication with expiration
• Input Validation: Server-side validation with Joi/express-validator
• SQL Injection Protection: Parameterized queries
• XSS Protection: Input sanitization and CSP headers
• Rate Limiting: Prevent brute force attacks
• CORS Configuration: Controlled cross-origin requests

Built with ❤️ using React + Node.js

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