ReadScape - MERN Stack Bookstore Application

Homepage showcasing the book catalog.

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Overview

ReadScape is a full-stack MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) bookstore application that enables seamless book purchasing and management. The app includes separate functionalities for users and administrators.

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Features

For Users

• Browse Books: View a catalog of books with detailed descriptions.
• Add to Cart: Select books and add them to the cart.
• Checkout: Complete purchases securely.
• Order History: Access past orders for easy reordering or reference.

For Admin

• Manage Books: Add, edit, delete, and view books in the inventory.
• User Management: View and manage user accounts.

Authentication

• Firebase authentication is integrated for secure and easy user login and registration.

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Admin panel for managing books and users.

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Tech Stack

• Frontend: React with Vite for fast development.
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js.
• Database: MongoDB for storing book and user information.
• Authentication: Firebase for user authentication.

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How to Run the Project

Frontend

1. Clone the repository and navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend

2. Create a .env.local file in the root of the frontend directory (same level as package.json) and add the following variables:

   VITE_API_KEY="your_firebase_api_key"
   VITE_Auth_Domain="your_firebase_auth_domain"
   VITE_PROJECT_ID="your_firebase_project_id"
   VITE_STORAGE_BUCKET="your_firebase_storage_bucket"
   VITE_MESSAGING_SENDERID="your_firebase_messaging_sender_id"
   VITE_APPID="your_firebase_app_id"

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

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Backend

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd backend

2. Create a .env file in the root of the backend directory (same level as package.json) and add the following variables:

   DB_URL="your_mongodb_connection_string"
   JWT_SECRET_KEY="your_jwt_secret_key"

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the development server:

   npm run start:dev

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Cart page for reviewing selected books before checkout.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

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Author

This project was built with ❤️ by Biraj Sanghai.