Used cars shop

The application functions as a compact online product store, complete with payment integration for purchases, file storage capabilities, and email communication features. This application, built on the traditional MVC architecture, has provided valuable insights into its strengths and weaknesses. It has also contributed to a deeper understanding of Express.js.

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Installing

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have Node.js version 18.16.0 or later installed on your machine.

Getting Started

To get started with the project, you need to install all dependencies:

npm install

Environment Configuration

The repository includes an .env.example file. You should create the following environment files:

• .env: Default environment for new scripts

You can use the .env.example file as a template.

PORT - Integer: Port for running server MONGODB_URI - String: Connection string to DB STRIPE_SECRET - String: Secret word for stripe MAIL_API_KEY - String: API key for mail sender SESSION_SECRET - String: Secret word for session

Running the Application

To run the application, use the following commands:

• Development:

  npm run start:dev

• Production:

  npm run start

Once the application is running, you can access it via http://localhost:8080/.