MyHandmade - Ecommerce Store Platform for Handmade Goods

Welcome to the MyHandmade project! This is a full-stack web application for local artisans and creators to showcase and sell their handmade goods. Buyers can browse, search, and purchase unique items from a variety of vendors.

Features

Store Features

• Store Dashboard: Manage products, track sales, and update store information.
• Product Management: Add, edit, and delete products with ease.
• Order Management: View, process, and track orders.
• Sales & Earnings: See detailed reports on sales and earnings.
• Payouts: Secure payouts through Stripe or PayPal integration.

Customer Features

• Customer Registration & Login: Buyers can create and manage their accounts.
• Browse & Search: Discover products with category, price, and rating filters.
• Wishlist & Cart: Add items to a wishlist or shopping cart.
• Order Tracking: Track your order status in real-time.
• Product Reviews: Leave reviews and ratings for products.

Admin Features

• Admin Dashboard: Manage vendors, buyers, products, and categories.
• Vendor Approvals: Approve or reject new vendor applications.
• Site Analytics: Monitor platform performance with built-in analytics.
• Dispute Management: Handle order disputes and refund requests.
• Commission System: Set and manage commission rates for vendor sales.

General Features

• Real-Time Chat: Instant messaging between buyers and sellers.
• Mobile Responsive: Seamless experience across devices using TailwindCSS.
• SEO-Friendly: Optimized for search engines with meta tags and structured data.
• Notification System: Email notifications for key updates (orders, approvals, promotions).
• Social Sharing: Easily share products across social media platforms.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: ReactJS, TailwindCSS
• Backend: Django, Django REST Framework (API)
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Real-Time Communication: WebSockets/Firebase for chat functionality
• Payments: Stripe/PayPal API integration
• Deployment: AWS/GCP/DigitalOcean

API Documentation

API End Points:

• api/v1/users/
• api/v1/stores/
• api/v1/products/
• api/v1/categories/ ^category/$ [name='category-list']
• api/v1/categories/ ^category\.(?P<format>[a-z0-9]+)/?$ [name='category-list']
• api/v1/categories/ ^category/(?P<pk>[^/.]+)/$ [name='category-detail']
• api/v1/categories/ ^category/(?P<pk>[^/.]+)\.(?P<format>[a-z0-9]+)/?$ [name='category-detail']
• api/v1/categories/ ^category/(?P<pk>[^/.]+)/products/$ [name='category-get-products']
• api/v1/categories/ ^category/(?P<pk>[^/.]+)/products\.(?P<format>[a-z0-9]+)/?$ [name='category-get-products']
• api/v1/categories/ [name='api-root']
• api/v1/categories/ <drf_format_suffix:format> [name='api-root']
• api/v1/categories/ categories/ [name='category-list-create']
• api/v1/categories/ category [name='categories-detail']

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Node.js & npm
• PostgreSQL

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/artisan-marketplace.git
   cd artisan-marketplace