Welcome to the E-Commerce Store! This project serves as the backbone of your online store, providing a scalable and flexible platform for your customers to browse, shop, and make purchases.

Getting Started Prerequisites Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed:

Node.js and npm Git Installation Clone the repository:

bash Copy code git clone https://github.com/RCvetinskis/e-commerce-store.git Navigate to the project directory:

bash Copy code cd e-commerce-store Install dependencies:

bash Copy code npm install Configuration Create a .env file in the root of your project and set any necessary environment variables, such as database connection strings or API keys.

env Copy code

NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=your_database_connection_string Usage Start the development server:

bash Copy code npm run dev Visit http://localhost:3000 to access the E-Commerce Store.

Product Catalog: Display your products with detailed information. Shopping Cart: Allow users to add products to their cart and proceed to checkout. Checkout Process: Guide customers through a seamless checkout experience. Order Management: Track and manage customer orders. API Endpoints Product List: /api/products - Get a list of available products. Product Details: /api/products/:productId - Get details for a specific product. Request Order: /api/checkout - Stripe payment Important Notes Database Connection: Ensure that your database is properly configured in the .env file.

Stripe Integration: If you are using Stripe for payments, set the STRIPE_API_KEY environment variable in the .env file.

To view the live application, go to https://e-commerce-store-mu-lake.vercel.app

Features Product Catalog: Display your products with detailed information. Shopping Cart: Allow users to add products to their cart and proceed to checkout. Checkout Process: Guide customers through a seamless checkout experience. Order Management: Track and manage customer orders.