Welcome to ArtNexus, an all-encompassing platform dedicated to connecting artists and art enthusiasts. ArtNexus provides a seamless experience for users to explore, buy, and sell art pieces while offering robust support and customer service.

• Introduction
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Installation
• Configuration
• FAQ
• Contact
• Contributing
• License

ArtNexus is designed to bring artists and art lovers together on one platform. It features a dynamic and user-friendly interface to browse through various art pieces, connect with artists, and make secure purchases.

• User Registration and Authentication: Secure user authentication and profile management.
• Artist and Vendor Dashboards: Dedicated dashboards for artists to manage their portfolios and for vendors to manage their inventory.
• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive control for administrators to oversee platform activities, manage users, and handle content.
• Real-time Chat with Pusher: Instant messaging feature for users to communicate with artists, vendors, and support.
• Art Listings: Detailed pages for each art piece, including descriptions, prices, and artist information.
• Search and Filters: Advanced search functionality with filters to find art by category, price range, and more.
• Chatbot Assistance: simple chatbot to assist users with common queries and provide instant support.
• Contact Forms: Easy-to-use contact forms for reaching out to support or artists directly.
• Payment Gateway Integration: Secure online payment options.
• Order Tracking: Users can track their orders and delivery status.
• Newsletter Subscription: Users can subscribe to newsletters for the latest updates and offers.

• Backend: Laravel 10
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Database: MySQL
• Chatbot: BotMan
• Real-time Chat: Pusher
• Version Control: Git

To set up the project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/juinaik-1/ArtNexus
   

2. Install Dependencies

   composer install
   npm install
   

3. Environment Setup

Copy the .env.example file to .env and configure your environment variables.

cp .env.example .env
php artisan key:generate

4. Database Migration

Set up your database in the .env file and run migrations.

php artisan migrate

5. Seed the Database

(Optional) Seed the database with initial data.

php artisan db:seed

6. Start the Development Server

php artisan serve
npm run dev

7. Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve ArtNexus. Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch.
3. Make your changes.
4. Submit a pull request.

8. License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.. See the LICENSE file for details.