Overview

The BestBags ecommerce website is built using Node.js, Express.js, and Mongoose, providing users with a virtual shopping experience resembling a real store. Users can browse products, add items to their cart, and complete a checkout process. The application utilizes technologies such as Stripe API for payments, Mapbox API for map integration, and AdminBro for admin panel management.

Features

• User Authentication: Users can create an account, log in, and log out of the website.
• Product Management: Admin can add products to the store for users to browse and purchase.
• Shopping Cart: Users can add and remove products from the shopping cart.
• Checkout Process: Users can proceed to checkout and make payments using the Stripe payment gateway.
• Admin Panel: Access to an admin panel where the admin can manage products and view orders.

Installation

1. Set up environmental variables in a .env file at the root of the project:

   • MONGO_URI: MongoDB Atlas connection string
   • SESSION_SECRET: Secret message for session
   • STRIPE_PRIVATE_KEY: Private API key for Stripe payments
   • GMAIL_EMAIL, GMAIL_PASSWORD: Email and password for nodemailer
   • ADMIN_EMAIL, ADMIN_PASSWORD: Credentials for admin panel login
   • ADMIN_COOKIE_NAME, ADMIN_COOKIE_PASSWORD: Credentials for AdminBro authentication

2. Run the following commands in the terminal:

   node seedDB/category-seed.js
   node seedDB/products-seed.js
   npm start
   

3. Access the application at the designated port and explore the features.

Summary

The BestBags ecommerce website offers a user-friendly interface for virtual shopping, complete with user authentication, product management, and a seamless checkout process. With the ability to set up environmental variables, users can customize the application to their needs and enjoy a secure and efficient shopping experience.