Ecommerce Web Application

This is an ecommerce web application created using React and Tailwind CSS with the Vite build tool. It provides a user-friendly interface for customers to browse and purchase products online.

Features

• Product Listing: Customers can view a list of available products with details such as name, price, and image.
• Product Search: Users can search for specific products using keywords or filters.
• Product Details: Detailed information about each product is displayed on a separate page, including descriptions, images, and customer reviews.
• Shopping Cart: Customers can add products to their shopping cart, view the items in their cart, and proceed to the checkout process.
• User Authentication: Users can create an account, log in, and manage their profile information.
• Payment Integration: Seamless integration with a payment gateway to enable secure and convenient online payments.
• Order Management: Customers can view their order history, track the status of their orders, and manage their shipping and billing information.
• Responsive Design: The application is optimized for various devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Ian-Wanjohi-001/E-Commerce-System.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd ecommerce-app

3. Install dependencies using your preferred package manager. For example, with npm:

   npm install

4. Create a .env file in the root directory of the project and provide the necessary environment variables. Some common variables include API keys, database connection details, and payment gateway configurations.

5. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

   This will start the application on a local development server. You can access it at http://localhost:5173.

Deployment

To deploy the application to a production environment, follow these steps:

1. Build the production-ready assets:

   npm run build

2. The build artifacts will be generated in the dist directory.

3. Serve the application using a static file server or deploy it to a hosting service of your choice.

Technologies Used

• React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for rapidly building custom user interfaces.
• Vite: A fast and opinionated build tool for modern web applications.

Contributions

Contributions to this project are welcome. If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please submit an issue or create a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgements

This application was created with the help of various open-source libraries and resources. We would like to acknowledge the contributions of the React, Tailwind CSS, and Vite communities, along with the wider open-source ecosystem.