Bookstore Application

This is a full-stack bookstore application built with a React frontend and an Express backend. The application allows users to browse books, add them to a cart, and complete purchases. Admin users can manage books and view sales.

Features

• Frontend: Built with React, Redux, and TailwindCSS.
• Backend: Built with Express, MongoDB, and Cloudinary for image storage.
• Authentication: JWT-based authentication with role-based access control.
• Cart Management: Persistent cart storage using localStorage.
• Admin Dashboard: Manage books and view sales.

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Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16 or later)
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB (local or cloud instance)
• Cloudinary account (for image uploads)

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Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd backend

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create a .env file in the backend directory with the following variables:

PORT=5000
MONGO_URL=<your-mongodb-connection-string>
JWT_SECRET=<your-jwt-secret>
JWT_EXPIRATION=1d
CLOUDINARY_NAME=<your-cloudinary-name>
CLOUDINARY_KEY=<your-cloudinary-api-key>
CLOUDINARY_SECRET=<your-cloudinary-api-secret>
LIVE_URL=<frontend-url>

4. Start the backend server:

npm run dev

5. Access the backend at: http://localhost:5000

Frontend Setup

1.Navigate to the frontend directory:

cd frontend/bookstoreui

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create a .env file in the frontend/bookstoreui directory with the following variable:

VITE_BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:5000

4. Start the development server:

npm run dev

5. Open the application in your browser at: http://localhost:5173