Sadiastic Full Stack Clothing Store

How to Setup and Run the Project

Prerequisites

1. Install Node.js:

   • Download and install Node.js from the official website: https://nodejs.org/en/download/
   • Verify installation:

     node -v
     npm -v

2. Install Git:

   • Ensure Git is installed on your system: https://git-scm.com/

3. MongoDB and Stripe:

   • Set up a MongoDB database and Stripe account for payment processing.

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Steps to Run the Backend

1. Open the project folder in VS Code or any code editor.
2. Navigate to the backend folder:

   cd backend

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Configure the .env file:
   • Add the following variables to the backend/.env file:

     MONGO_URI=mongodb+srv://<username>:<password>@cluster.mongodb.net/<dbname>
     STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=your_stripe_secret_key
     PORT=5000

   • Replace <username>, <password>, and <dbname> with your MongoDB credentials.
   • Add your Stripe secret key.
5. Start the backend server:

   npm run server

   • The backend will run at http://localhost:5000.

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Steps to Run the Frontend

1. Navigate to the frontend folder:

   cd frontend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the frontend:

   npm run dev

4. Open the application:
   • The frontend will run at http://localhost:5173. Open this link in your browser.

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Steps to Run the Admin Panel

1. Navigate to the admin folder:

   cd admin

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the admin panel:

   npm run dev

4. Open the admin panel:
   • The admin panel will run at http://localhost:5174. Open this link in your browser.

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Notes

1. Ensure the backend server is running before starting the frontend or admin panel.
2. Database Setup:
   • MongoDB must be running, and your database should have the appropriate collections (users, products, orders).
3. Stripe Payments:
   • Payments will only work if Stripe is correctly configured in the .env file.
4. Environment Variables:
   • Ensure all required variables are correctly set in the respective .env files.

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Troubleshooting

• If you encounter any issues, check the terminal logs for errors.
• Ensure Node.js and MongoDB are correctly installed and running.
• Clear the browser cache if the frontend or admin panel fails to load.

For further assistance, feel free to reach out!