3D_Things

A simple e-commerce website for selling 3D printed models.

About

This project is a straightforward online store designed to showcase and sell 3D printed models. The website provides customers with an easy way to browse, view details, and purchase various 3D printed products.

Features

• Product catalog displaying 3D printed models
• Detailed product pages with descriptions and images
• Shopping cart functionality
• Secure checkout process
• Responsive design for mobile and desktop viewing

Getting Started

These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Node.js (version 18 or higher) installed
• PostgreSQL database running locally or accessible
• npm package manager installed

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Chetsama/3D_Things.git
   cd 3D_Things
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install --legacy-peer-deps
   

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Copy .env.example to .env
   • Update the database URI and other configuration values as needed

Running the Application

1. Start the development server:

  Backend
      npx ts-node src/index.ts
  Frontend
      npx next dev --port 3001

2. The application will be available at:
   • Server: http://localhost:3000

Building for Production

To build the project for production deployment:

npm run build

Note about Payload CMS

This project uses Payload CMS, but it appears to be configured with a basic Express server. The main application entry point is src/index.ts which runs on port 3000.

If you want to use Payload CMS features like the admin panel, you may need to:

1. Configure the proper Payload CMS configuration
2. Set up database migrations
3. Run additional setup commands

For more information about Payload CMS integration, please refer to the official documentation.

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