Thrift Now

Thrift Now is a modern web application designed to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand items. Built with a user-friendly interface, it allows users to list items for sale, browse through available products, and make secure purchases or trades.

Features

• User Authentication: Sign up and log in securely.
• Item Listings: Add, edit, or remove items for sale.
• Category Search: Browse items by category or search directly.
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices.
• Secure Transactions: Support for secure online payments.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: ReactJS, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Payments: Stripe API

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MongoDB
• Stripe API keys

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/xlr8nur/thrift-now.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd thrift-now

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up environment variables by creating a .env file in the root directory. Include:

   MONGODB_URI=your_mongo_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=your_stripe_key
   

5. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

6. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000.

Testing

Run the test suite using:

npm test

Contributing

Feel free to fork this repository and submit pull requests. Contributions are welcome!

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For any further questions, please reach out to me.