Imaginary Bookstore Backend

This repository contains the backend implementation for an imaginary online bookstore. It provides the necessary APIs and functionalities to manage books, users, orders, and other related data. This project fulfills the requirements for [Course Name/Project Specification - if applicable].

Features

• Book Management:
  • Add, update, and delete book information (title, author, ISBN, genre, price, publication date, etc.).
  • Search and filter books by various criteria (title, author, genre, keywords).
  • Retrieve book details, including reviews and ratings.
• User Management:
  • User registration and authentication (secure password storage).
  • User profiles with order history and personal information.
  • Admin functionalities for managing users.
• Shopping Cart and Order Management:
  • Add books to a shopping cart.
  • Process orders and manage order status (pending, processing, shipped, delivered).
  • Generate order confirmations and invoices.
• Inventory Management:
  • Track book stock levels.
  • Handle low stock alerts.
• Reviews and Ratings:
  • Users can submit reviews and ratings for books.
  • Calculate average ratings for books.
• [Optional Features - Add if implemented]
  • Recommendations: Suggest books based on user preferences or purchase history.
  • Wishlist: Allow users to save books for later purchase.
  • Payment Integration: Integrate with a payment gateway (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
  • Search Functionality: Robust search with auto suggestions
  • API Documentation: Swagger/OpenAPI documentation for all endpoints.

Technologies Used

• [Programming Language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js)]
• [Framework (e.g., Django, Spring Boot, Express.js)]
• [Database (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)]
• [Other Libraries/Tools (e.g., ORM, testing frameworks)]

Course Requirements (If Applicable)

This project addresses the following course requirements for [Course Name]:

• [Requirement 1: e.g., Implementation of RESTful APIs.]
• [Requirement 2: e.g., Database design and management.]
• [Requirement 3: e.g., User authentication and authorization.]
• [Requirement 4: e.g., Use of a specific framework/technology.]
• [Requirement 5: e.g., Unit and integration testing.]
  • [Explain how each requirement is met in the project]

Installation

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/[YourUsername]/[RepositoryName].git
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd [RepositoryName]
3. Install dependencies: [Installation commands, e.g., pip install -r requirements.txt, npm install]
4. Configure the database: [Database setup instructions]
5. Run the application: [Run command, e.g., python manage.py runserver, npm start]

API Endpoints

[Provide a brief overview of the main API endpoints. A link to Swagger/OpenAPI documentation is highly recommended if available.]

Example:

• GET /books: Retrieve all books.
• GET /books/{id}: Retrieve a specific book by ID.
• POST /users/register: Register a new user.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.

Example:

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

[Your Name/Email Address]