An advanced e-commerce platform built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), offering a seamless shopping experience for users and robust management features for admins.

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration using JWT.
• Product Browsing: Search and browse products by categories, brands, and keywords.
• Product Details: View product information, reviews, and ratings.
• Cart Management: Add, edit, or remove items from the shopping cart.
• Order Placement: Checkout securely with integrated payment options.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

• Product Management: Add, edit, or remove products.
• Order Management: Track orders and update shipping statuses.
• User Management: View and manage user information.
• Dashboard: View essential statistics like total sales, products, and orders.

• MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing product, user, and order information.
• Express.js: Web framework for Node.js, handling API routes and server-side logic.
• React.js: Frontend framework for building a dynamic and responsive user interface.
• Node.js: Backend JavaScript runtime environment.
• JWT (JSON Web Tokens): For secure authentication and session management.
• Payment Integration: For secure payments and transactions.

• Node.js installed on your machine.
• MongoDB Atlas or local MongoDB server.

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/ecommerce-mern.git
   cd ecommerce-mern
   

2. Install the dependencies:

   npm install
   cd frontend
   npm install

3. Add environement varibles

   PORT = 5000
   MONGO_URI = your-mongodb-uri
   JWT_SECRET = your-secret-key

4. Start the development server:

    npm run server
    cd frontend
    npm start
   

The website will be running at Shoppy.

• Data Validation: Inputs are validated to prevent SQL injection and XSS attacks.
• HTTPS: Secure data transmission between client and server.
• JWT Authentication: Safeguards user sessions.