Cat Meme E-Commerce Store

Welcome to the Cat Meme E-Commerce Store! This project is a simple full-stack web application where users can browse and purchase cat-themed merchandise. Users can create an account to make purchases, view their past orders, and explore a variety of cat meme products available for sale.

Technologies Used

• MEAN Stack with TypeScript
  • MongoDB: A NoSQL database for storing user information, product data, and order details.
  • Express.js: A Node.js web application framework for building the backend server.
  • Angular: A frontend framework for building the user interface.
  • Node.js: A JavaScript runtime environment for executing server-side code.
  • TypeScript: A superset of JavaScript that adds static typing and other features to the language.

Features

• User Authentication: Users can create an account and log in to access the store's features.
• Product Catalog: Browse through a selection of cat-themed merchandise available for purchase.
• Shopping Cart: Add items to a shopping cart and proceed to checkout.
• Order History: Users can view their past orders and the unique items they've purchased.
• Responsive Design: The application is designed to work seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices.

Getting Started

To run the Cat Meme E-Commerce Store locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/cat-meme-store.git

2. Install Dependencies:

   cd cat-meme-store
   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

   SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
   

4. Add yourself to the mongoDB: Go to the models in the app_public folder then db.ts and add your Mongoose database connection to the connectstring

5. Build the application:

   cd app_public
   ng build

6. Run the Application:

   npm start

7. Access the Application: Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the Cat Meme E-Commerce Store.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any suggestions, feature requests, or bug reports, please submit an issue or a pull request to the GitHub repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Thank you for visiting the Cat Meme E-Commerce Store! 🐱🛒 If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out to us. Happy shopping!