Laravel Multi-Vendor E-Commerce Application 🛒

Welcome to the Laravel Multi-Vendor E-Commerce Application repository! This project is designed to provide a comprehensive platform for multi-vendor e-commerce. With a rich set of features and modules, it allows multiple vendors to sell their products seamlessly. The application includes a dedicated API with Passport authentication, ensuring secure access and integration.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies Used
• Installation
• Usage
• API Documentation
• Contributing
• License
• Links

Features ✨

• Multi-Vendor Support: Allow multiple vendors to register and sell their products.
• User Authentication: Secure login and registration for users and vendors using Laravel Passport.
• Payment Integration: Support for PayPal and other payment gateways.
• Shipping Management: Calculate shipping charges based on location and weight.
• Product Management: Vendors can add, edit, and delete their products easily.
• Order Management: Users can view and manage their orders.
• Webhook Integration: Set up webhooks for real-time notifications and updates.
• DataTables Integration: Efficient data handling for large datasets.
• API Integration: Extensive API for third-party integrations.

Technologies Used 🛠️

• Laravel: The core framework for building the application.
• MySQL: Database management system for storing data.
• Passport: For API authentication.
• JavaScript: For dynamic content and interactions.
• HTML/CSS: For the front-end layout and styling.
• Bootstrap: For responsive design.
• jQuery: For simplifying JavaScript operations.

Installation ⚙️

To set up the application locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mahardhikabdz/Laravel-Multi-Vendor-E-Commerce-Application.git
   cd Laravel-Multi-Vendor-E-Commerce-Application

2. Install Dependencies: Use Composer to install the required PHP packages.

   composer install

3. Set Up Environment File: Copy the .env.example file to .env and configure your database and other settings.

   cp .env.example .env

4. Generate Application Key: Run the following command to generate the application key.

   php artisan key:generate

5. Run Migrations: Create the necessary database tables by running the migrations.

   php artisan migrate

6. Install NPM Packages: If you need to compile front-end assets, run:

   npm install
   npm run dev

7. Start the Development Server: Launch the application locally.

   php artisan serve

Now, you can access the application at http://localhost:8000.

Usage 📖

Once the application is up and running, you can:

• Register as a User or Vendor: Navigate to the registration page and fill out the form.
• Login: Use your credentials to access the dashboard.
• Manage Products: Vendors can add, update, or remove their products.
• Place Orders: Users can browse products and place orders directly.
• Check Order Status: Users can view their order history and status.

API Documentation 📚

The application provides a robust API for third-party integrations. You can find the API documentation in the docs/api.md file. Here are some key endpoints:

• Authentication:

  • POST /api/login: User login.
  • POST /api/register: User registration.

• Products:

  • GET /api/products: List all products.
  • POST /api/products: Create a new product.

• Orders:

  • GET /api/orders: List all orders.
  • POST /api/orders: Create a new order.

For detailed API usage, refer to the documentation linked above.

Contributing 🤝

We welcome contributions to improve the application. If you would like to contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the Repository: Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this page.
2. Create a New Branch:

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName

3. Make Your Changes: Implement your feature or fix.
4. Commit Your Changes:

   git commit -m "Add some feature"

5. Push to the Branch:

   git push origin feature/YourFeatureName

6. Open a Pull Request: Go to the original repository and create a pull request.

License 📜

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

Links 🔗

For the latest updates and releases, visit our Releases section. Download and execute the files to get started with the latest version.

Feel free to explore the application, and don't hesitate to check the Releases section for updates and new features.

Conclusion

Thank you for checking out the Laravel Multi-Vendor E-Commerce Application! We hope this project serves your needs well. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out or contribute. Happy coding!