HAPPIE E-Commerce Platform 🛍️

HAPPIE is a modern e-commerce platform built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. It features a sleek user interface, secure Razorpay payment integration, and a powerful admin dashboard for seamless product management.

Features

Customer Features

• 🛒 Intuitive shopping cart with real-time updates
• 💳 Secure payment processing via Razorpay
• 🔍 Smart product search and category filtering
• 📱 Fully responsive design for all devices
• 🎯 Product recommendations
• 💫 Smooth animations and transitions

Admin Features

• 📊 Modern admin dashboard
• 📦 Product management (CRUD operations)
• 📝 Order tracking and management
• 📈 Basic analytics and reporting
• 🔐 Secure admin authentication
• 🎨 User-friendly interface

⚠️ Development Status

This project is currently in active development. While core features are functional, you may encounter some bugs or incomplete features. We welcome bug reports and contributions to improve the platform.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Payment: Razorpay
• Authentication: JWT
• Other Tools: Font Awesome, Chart.js

📋 Prerequisites

Before installation, ensure you have:

• Node.js (v14.0.0 or higher)
• MongoDB (v4.4.0 or higher)
• npm (v6.0.0 or higher)
• A Razorpay account with test/live credentials

🚀 Quick Start

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/kunalsahu20/ecom-web.git
   cd ecom-web

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables

   cp .env.example .env
   # Edit .env with your credentials

4. Start MongoDB

   # Windows
   net start MongoDB
   # Linux/Mac
   sudo service mongod start

5. Seed the database (optional)

   npm run seed

6. Start the server

   npm run dev

7. Access the application

   • Main Store: http://localhost:3000
   • Admin Panel: http://localhost:3000/admin

👨‍💻 Admin Access

Access the admin panel with these credentials:

• URL: http://localhost:3000/admin
• Username: admin
• Password: admin123

🔒 Environment Variables

Create a .env file with these variables:

PORT=3000
MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
RAZORPAY_KEY_ID=your_razorpay_key_id
RAZORPAY_KEY_SECRET=your_razorpay_secret_key

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeature

3. Commit your changes

   git commit -m 'Add YourFeature'

4. Push to the branch

   git push origin feature/YourFeature

5. Open a Pull Request

🐛 Bug Reports

Found a bug? Please create an issue using this template:

**Description:**
[Clear description of the bug]

**Steps to Reproduce:**
1. [First Step]
2. [Second Step]
3. [Additional Steps...]

**Expected Behavior:**
[What should happen]

**Actual Behavior:**
[What actually happens]

**Screenshots:**
[If applicable]

**Environment:**
- OS: [e.g., Windows 11]
- Browser: [e.g., Chrome 120]
- Node Version: [e.g., 16.13.0]

📝 License

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

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Express.js - Web framework
• MongoDB - Database
• Razorpay - Payment gateway
• Font Awesome - Icons
• Chart.js - Analytics charts

📞 Contact & Support

• Developer: Kunal Sahu
• GitHub: @kunalsahu20
• Project Repository: ecom-web

🚀 Upcoming Features

• 👥 User authentication and profiles
• 📱 Mobile app integration
• 📊 Advanced analytics dashboard
• 🌐 Multi-language support
• 📦 Multiple payment gateway options
• 📨 Email notifications
• 🎨 Customizable themes

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Made with ❤️ by Kunal Sahu