Inventory Management

A full-stack Inventory Management System with:

• Frontend: Next.js (React, Tailwind CSS)
• Backend: FastAPI (Python, SQLAlchemy, JWT Auth)
• Database: SQLite (local) or PostgreSQL (production recommended)
• Deployment: Vercel (frontend), Render (backend)

Features

• User authentication (JWT)
• Role-based access (Admin, Manager, Employee)
• Product inventory management (CRUD)
• Order management and order history
• Category management
• User profile with image upload
• Users log (login/logout tracking)
• Fully responsive design with mobile-friendly navigation

Getting Started

Backend (FastAPI)

1. Install dependencies:

   cd backend
   pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Run locally:

   uvicorn app.main:app --reload

3. API docs: Visit http://localhost:8000/docs

Frontend (Next.js)

1. Install dependencies:

   cd frontend
   npm install

2. Set environment variable:
   • Create .env.local in frontend/:

     NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:8000
     

3. Run locally:

   npm run dev

4. Visit: http://localhost:3000

Deployment

Backend (Render)

• Deploy the backend folder as a web service.
• Set environment variables as needed (e.g., SECRET_KEY).
• Note: For persistent file uploads, use AWS S3 or similar (Render disk is ephemeral).

Frontend (Vercel)

• Deploy the frontend folder.
• Set NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL to your Render backend URL in Vercel project settings.

Notes

• Profile images: For production, use S3 or another cloud storage for uploads.
• Responsive UI: The app is fully responsive and mobile-friendly.
• Role-based navigation: Admins see all features, Managers have limited access, Employees see only dashboard/account.

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Feel free to contribute or open issues for improvements!