Auction Platform

Description

An auction platform that allows users to create, bid on, and manage auction items. The platform consists of a backend built with Node.js and Express, and a frontend built with React.

Technologies Used

• Backend:

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB (with Mongoose)
  • JWT for authentication
  • Node-cron for scheduling tasks
  • CORS for handling cross-origin requests

• Frontend:

  • React
  • Vite for development
  • React Router for navigation
  • Axios for API requests

Backend Overview

The backend is structured with various controllers, models, and routes:

• Controllers: Handle business logic for users, items, bids, and authentication.
• Models: Define the data structure for users, items, and bids.
• Routes: API endpoints for handling requests related to auctions.

Frontend Overview

The frontend is a React application that provides a user-friendly interface for interacting with the auction platform:

• Routing: Uses React Router for navigation between different pages.
• Protected Routes: Certain routes require authentication to access, ensuring secure access to user-specific features.

How to Run the Project

1. Clone the repository.
2. Navigate to the backend directory and install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up your MongoDB connection in a .env file or use the default local connection.
4. Start the backend server:

   npm run dev

5. Navigate to the frontend directory and install dependencies:

   npm install

6. Start the frontend development server:

   npm run dev

API Endpoints

• Authentication: /api/auth
• Items: /api/items
• Bids: /api/bids
• Users: /api/users
• Admin: /api/admin

This README provides a comprehensive overview of the Auction Platform project, including its structure, technologies, and how to run it.