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E-commerce Website Readme

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Overview

An ecommerce website that showcases and sells handmade products crafted by local artisians, supporting small businesses and preserving traditional craftmanship in india.

Technologies Used

  • Frontend: Next.js
  • CSS Framework: Chakra UI and Tailwind CSS
  • Backend: Django with Django REST Framework (DRF)
  • Database: SQLite (for now) will upgrade to PostgreSQL

Features

  • Browse for products across various categories.

  • View detailed product information, including images, descriptions, and prices.

  • Add products to the shopping cart.

  • Save products to wishlist.

  • Filter products based on categories ,price range.

  • Sort products based on price : high to low or low to high.

  • Admin panel for managing products, orders, and users (Django Admin).

  • Upcoming Features:

    1. Search Functionality: Users will be able to search for products using keywords, making it easier to find specific items they are interested in.

    2. Payment Integration: Integration with popular payment gateways will enable users to make secure and convenient online payments for their purchases.

    3. Seller Dashboard: Sellers will have access to a dedicated dashboard where they can manage their products, track sales, and handle orders.

    4. Stories Board: Users will be able to view and share stories related to products, showcasing their experiences and feedback.

    5. Reviews and Comments: Users will be able to leave reviews and comments on products, allowing others to make informed decisions based on real customer experiences.

    6. Authentication Method: Buyers and Sellers will be able to sign up, log in, and log out securely using email and password-based authentication.

Screenshots

Prerequisites

To run the E-commerce website locally, ensure you have the following installed:

Getting Started

  1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

    git clone [https://github.com/your_username/your_repo.git](https://github.com/042Vidhi/Ecommerce-Graybazaar)

  2. Navigate to the frontend folder and install the dependencies:

    cd frontend
npm install

  3. Start the Next.js development server:

    npm run dev

  4. Navigate to the backend folder and create a virtual environment (optional but recommended):

    cd backend
python -m venv env

  5. Activate the virtual environment:

    • On Windows:

      env\Scripts\activate

    • On macOS and Linux:

      source env/bin/activate

  6. Install the backend dependencies:

    pip install -r requirements.txt

  7. Set up the database and run migrations:

    python manage.py migrate

  8. Create a superuser for accessing the Django Admin panel:

    python manage.py createsuperuser

  9. Start the Django development server:

    python manage.py runserver

  10. Access the website locally:

    Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000/

  11. Access the Django Admin panel:

    Go to http://localhost:8000/admin/ and log in using the superuser credentials.

Folder Structure

  • frontend/: Contains the Next.js frontend code.
  • backend/: Contains the Django backend code.
  • Screentshots/: Screenshot of the website.

Contributions

Contributions to this project are welcome. Feel free to submit issues, bug reports, or pull requests.

Thank you for using our E-commerce website! We hope you find it useful and enjoy working with it. Happy coding!