Sparkle

Welcome to Sparkle, a full-featured e-commerce website developed using the MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) stack. This platform provides a smooth and interactive shopping experience with a modern design, secure authentication, and responsive layout.

Overview

Sparkle is built with the following technologies:

• Frontend: React with Tailwind CSS for a responsive and modern user interface.
• Backend: Node.js and Express for robust API handling and server-side operations.
• Database: MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Authentication: JWT-based user authentication for secure access.
• Environment Configuration: dotenv to manage sensitive data securely.

Features

• User Authentication & Authorization: Secure sign-in with JWT, ensuring privacy and access control.
• Product Management: CRUD operations for managing products and user profiles.
• Secure Password Handling: Secure password hashing for user accounts.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both mobile and desktop devices.
• Environment Variables: Configured through .env for secure data handling.

Installation

To run Sparkle locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yugalkaushik/sparkle.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd sparkle

3. Install dependencies for both frontend and backend:

   cd frontend
   npm install
   cd ../backend
   npm install

4. Configure Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the backend directory and add required variables such as MONGODB_URI, JWT_SECRET, etc.
   • Update the frontend and backend hosts accordingly.

5. Run the Backend Server:

   npm run server

6. Start the Frontend Development Server:

   npm start

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository, create a new branch, and submit a pull request.