Frontend Service

This frontend service provides a user interface for managing products and users. It is built with React and communicates with the backend service for CRUD operations. This project aims to deliver a seamless and responsive user experience.

Table of Contents

• Installation
• Usage
• Features
• Technologies
• Future Implementations
• Contributing
• License
• Related Projects

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/frontend-service.git
   cd frontend-service

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

   REACT_APP_BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:3000
   

4. Start the service:

   npm start

Usage

After starting the service, it will be available at http://localhost:3000. Open this URL in your browser to interact with the frontend.

Features

• User Authentication: Login and registration functionality using JWT tokens.
• Product Management: Create, read, update, and delete products.
• User Management: Create, read, update, and delete users.
• Role Management: Although roles are defined, the deployment is open to all users.
• Admin Panel: Admins have access to additional functionalities for managing products and users.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile views.

Technologies

• React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• Redux: A predictable state container for JavaScript apps.
• React Router: Declarative routing for React.
• Axios: Promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js.
• Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for rapidly building custom user interfaces.
• JWT (JSON Web Tokens): For authentication and authorization.
• Cloudinary: Cloud-based image and video management services (for uploading and managing product images).

Future Implementations

• Password Reset: Users will be able to reset their passwords via email. The backend for this feature has been implemented.
• Email System: Automated emails for account verification, password reset, and notifications. The backend for this feature has been implemented.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.

2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature-branch

3. Make your changes.

4. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m 'Add some feature'

5. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature-branch

6. Open a pull request.

Please ensure your code adheres to the project's coding standards and includes appropriate tests.

Related Projects

• Backend Service

• Order Service: Manages order creation, processing, and integration with RabbitMQ for message queuing.