NextMart - Server

NextMart is a robust and scalable backend solution for an e-commerce platform. It handles user authentication, product management, order processing, payment integration, and more. Built with Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, this project is designed for high performance and flexibility.

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Features

• User Authentication: Secure login, registration, and password reset using JWT.
• Product Management: CRUD operations for products.
• Order Management: Seamless order placement and processing.
• Payment Integration: Integrated with SSLCommerz for secure payment processing.
• Cloudinary Integration: Efficient image storage and retrieval.
• Email Notifications: Automated email services for various actions.

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Installation Guide

Follow the steps below to set up and run the project locally:

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v20+)
• MongoDB (Local or Atlas)
• Yarn or npm

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Apollo-Level2-Web-Dev/NextMert-Server.git
   cd NextMert-Server

2. Install dependencies:

   yarn install
   # or
   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory and configure the environment variables as shown below.

4. Run the development server:

   yarn dev
   # or
   npm run dev

5. Access the application on http://localhost:3001.

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Environment Variables

The following .env configuration is required to run the project:

# Environment
NODE_ENV=development

# Port
PORT=3001

# Database URL
DB_URL="mongodb+srv://<username>:<password>@cluster0.mongodb.net/<db_name>?retryWrites=true&w=majority"

# Bcrypt Salt Rounds
BCRYPT_SALT_ROUNDS=12

# JWT Secrets and Expiry
JWT_ACCESS_SECRET="<your_access_secret>"
JWT_ACCESS_EXPIRES_IN=7d
JWT_REFRESH_SECRET="<your_refresh_secret>"
JWT_REFRESH_EXPIRES_IN=1y
JWT_OTP_SECRET="<your_otp_secret>"
JWT_PASS_RESET_SECRET="<your_pass_reset_secret>"
JWT_PASS_RESET_EXPIRES_IN=15m

# Cloudinary Credentials
CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME="<your_cloudinary_cloud_name>"
CLOUDINARY_API_KEY="<your_cloudinary_api_key>"
CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET="<your_cloudinary_api_secret>"

# Email Configuration
SENDER_EMAIL="<your_email>"
SENDER_APP_PASS="<your_app_password>"

# SSLCommerz Payment Info
STORE_NAME="teststore"
PAYMENT_API="https://sandbox.sslcommerz.com/gwprocess/v3/api.php"
VALIDATION_API="https://sandbox.sslcommerz.com/validator/api/validationserverAPI.php"
STORE_ID="<your_store_id>"
STORE_PASSWORD="<your_store_password>"
VALIDATION_URL="<your_validation_url>"
SUCCESS_URL="<your_success_url>"
FAILED_URL="<your_failed_url>"
CANCEL_URL="<your_cancel_url>"

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Scripts

• Start Development Server:

  yarn dev

• Build Production:

  yarn build

• Run in Production Mode:

  yarn start

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API Documentation

https://documenter.getpostman.com/view/28371413/2sAYQXpCyd

NextMart is a single-vendor e-commerce platform. This repository contains the server-side implementation, providing robust backend services and APIs to power the platform.