E-Commerce Starter Kit 🚀

A starter kit for building e-commerce applications with a simple frontend, backend, and database setup.

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Table of Contents

1. About the Project
2. Features
3. Getting Started
4. Examples
5. Folder Structure
6. Contribution Guidelines
7. License

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About the Project

The E-Commerce Starter Kit provides developers with a ready-to-use structure for building e-commerce applications. Whether you are starting a new project or looking for inspiration, this kit is designed to save time and effort.

This project includes:

• A basic backend built with Node.js.
• A frontend HTML template for a sample store.
• A simple database file for testing purposes.

Why Use This Kit?

• To speed up the development of your e-commerce application.
• To learn and experiment with a modular project structure.
• To collaborate with others using clear guidelines and examples.

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Features

• Frontend: A responsive HTML template for a store.
• Backend: A basic Node.js server with RESTful endpoints.
• Database: A simple JSON-based database for testing purposes.
• Documentation: Clear instructions and examples for setup and customization.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have the following installed on your system:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• A text editor (e.g., VSCode)

Installation Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/KRSNA-BLR/ecommerce-starter-kit.git
   cd ecommerce-starter-kit

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

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

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Examples

Sample Product Page

Checkout Workflow

1. Add items to the cart.
2. Proceed to checkout.
3. Submit payment information.

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Folder Structure

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├── public/
│   └── index.html         # Frontend HTML template
├── src/
│   ├── server.js          # Main Node.js server file
│   └── routes/
│       └── products.js    # Example RESTful API endpoint
├── database/
│   └── db.json            # Sample JSON database
└── package.json           # Project metadata and dependencies

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Contribution Guidelines

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or fix:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Commit your changes with a descriptive message:

   git commit -m "Add: your feature description"

4. Push to your branch and submit a pull request:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.