Node.js Backend for Sammly E-Commerce Platform

Overview

This backend application supports the Sammly T-Shirt Design Platform, providing robust server-side functionality for user management, authentication, product handling, and image processing.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (Version 16+)
• MongoDB (Local or cloud instance)
• npm

Setup Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Node-React-Designer-Ecommerce/Node-Designer-E-commerce.git
   cd node-designer-e-commerce

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the server:

   npm start

Technology Stack

Core Technologies

• Express.js: Web application framework
• MongoDB: Database
• Mongoose: ODM for MongoDB
• JWT: Authentication
• Bcrypt: Password hashing

Key Dependencies

• Authentication
  • jsonwebtoken
  • bcryptjs
• File Handling
  • multer
  • sharp
  • imagekit
• Validation
  • joi
• Utilities
  • dotenv
  • cors
  • winston (logging)

Features

• User Authentication
• Secure API Endpoints
• Image Upload & Processing
• Email Notifications
• Error Handling
• Validation Middleware

Environment Configuration

Create .env file with:

• MONGODB_CONNECTION_STRING
• JWT_SECRET
• IMAGEKIT_PUBLIC_KEY
• IMAGEKIT_PRIVATE_KEY

Security Measures

• Password encryption
• JWT-based authentication
• Input validation
• CORS protection
• Error logging

API Endpoints

• /auth: User registration/login
• /products: Product management
• /orders: Order processing
• /designs: T-Shirt design handling

Development Tools

• Nodemon: Automatic server restart
• Morgan: HTTP request logging
• Pug: Email template rendering

Logging

Utilizes Winston for comprehensive logging and error tracking

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create feature branch
3. Commit changes
4. Push to branch
5. Create Pull Request

Deployment Considerations

• Supports Node.js >= 16
• Compatible with various cloud platforms
• Environment-specific configurations

License

ISC License

Support

For issues or questions, open a GitHub issue.