Overview

Schola₹Shopy: A Second-Hand Marketplace for College Students

Project Overview

Schola₹Shopy The Student Marketplace Platform is a comprehensive solution designed to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand items among students. The platform provides secure and efficient functionalities for users to list, search, and purchase items, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Features

User Authentication and Security

• JWT: Maintains secure sessions with JSON Web Tokens.
• SSL/TLS Encryption: Ensures all data exchanged between client and server is encrypted.
• Bcrypt: Passwords are hashed for added security.

User and Admin Dashboards

• User Dashboards: Allow users to manage their orders, profiles, and inventory.
• Admin Dashboards: Enable administrators to manage orders, profiles, inventory, and perform other administrative tasks, enhancing platform management and user experience.

Seamless Shopping Experience

• User Authentication: Secure login and session management.
• Product Management: Efficient handling of product listings and inventories.
• Secure Payment Gateways: Safe and secure transaction processing.

Future Scope

• Expand API Integrations: Explore additional APIs to enhance data and service offerings.
• Mobile Application: Develop a mobile app to provide on-the-go access to the platform.
• Enhanced Security Features: Implement advanced security measures to further protect user data and transactions.
• Additional Payment Gateways: Integrate more payment gateways to offer users a variety of transaction options.

Technical Stack

Frontend

• React.js: Responsive and dynamic user interface.
• Context API: Efficient state management.

Backend

• Node.js with Express: RESTful APIs and server logic.
• MongoDB: Flexible and scalable data storage.

Integration (Future Scope)

• Razorpay API: Secure payment gateway.
• Google Maps API: Geolocation for better usability.
• Machine Learning Models: For personalized recommendations and inventory analytics.

Societal Impact

• Sustainability:
  • Reducing waste by promoting reuse.
  • Lowering environmental pollution and resource consumption.
• Economic Benefits:
  • Cost-saving options for students.
  • Contribution to a circular economy.

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MongoDB

Installation

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/2115425Amar/Ecommerce-2-MERN-.git

2. Install NPM packages:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:
   • Create a .env file in the root directory
   • Add your environment-specific variables in the following format:

     REACT_APP_API_KEY=your_api_key
     NODE_ENV=development
     PORT=5000
     MONGO_URl=your_mongo_uri
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
     

Usage

1. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

2. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.

Contact

Amar Gupta - amar8601082@gmail.com

Project Link: https://github.com/2115425Amar/Ecommerce-2-MERN-

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