Welcome to the Auction Alley repository! This project is aimed at creating a dynamic auction platform where sellers can list products, and buyers can bid on them.
Auction Alley is a web application built using Flask, HTML, CSS, and possibly JavaScript for front-end interactivity. It allows sellers to list products with scheduled auction times, where buyers can bid on those products.
- User Management: Users can register, log in, and manage their profiles.
- Product Listing: Sellers can list their products with detailed descriptions and starting bids.
- Auction System: Products are listed with scheduled auction times, and buyers can bid on active auctions.
- Payment Integration: Integration with payment gateways for secure transactions.
- Admin Dashboard: Admins have access to a dashboard for managing users, products, and auctions.
- Responsive Design: The website is designed to be responsive and accessible on various devices.
To run Auction Alley locally, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/auction-alley.git - Navigate to the project directory:
cd auction-alley - Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt - Set up the database: (Provide instructions for setting up the database if applicable)
- Run the Flask application:
flask run
- Visit the website at http://localhost:5000 in your web browser.
- Register for an account as a seller or buyer.
- Log in to your account.
- Explore listed products, bid on active auctions, or list your own products for auction.