BookHaven

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BookHaven is a full-stack bookstore application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js). This application allows users to browse, search, and purchase books online with a secure authentication system, dynamic catalog, and comprehensive admin dashboard for managing books and orders.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration using JWT-based authentication and bcrypt for password hashing.
• Book Catalog: A dynamic, searchable catalog allowing users to filter books by category, author, and price.
• Shopping Cart: Users can add books to their cart and proceed with secure checkout.
• Admin Dashboard: Admins can manage books, authors, categories, and handle order fulfillment.
• Responsive Design: The application is optimized for both desktop and mobile platforms.
• Real-time Database: MongoDB stores user data, book information, and order details, providing real-time updates and scalable performance.

Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React
• Redux
• Vite (bundler)
• Tailwind CSS
• Axios (for making HTTP requests)
• HTML
• JavaScript

Backend:

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB (Database)
• JWT (Authentication)
• Bcrypt (Password hashing)

Deployment:

• Frontend and Backend: Deployed on Render

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Git

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/BookHaven.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd BookHaven

3. Install server dependencies:

   cd backend
   npm install

4. Install client dependencies:

   cd frontend
   npm install

Running the Application

1. MongoDB Setup: Ensure MongoDB is running locally or configure a cloud-based MongoDB Atlas instance.

2. Start the server:

   cd backend
   node app.js

3. Start the frontend:

   cd frontend
   npm run dev

License

This project is open-source under the MIT License.