Modamingle

AA learning project to deepen my understanding of web development and technologies used in building a modern e-commerce platform for stylish bags. This project is made according to industry standards with proper routes and seperation of concerns.

Table of Contents

• Technologies Used
• Features
• Environment Variables
• Learning Outcomes
• Screenshots

Technologies Used

• Node.js: A JavaScript runtime for building scalable network applications.
• Express.js: A fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js.
• EJS: A templating engine that lets you generate HTML markup with plain JavaScript.
• Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for creating custom designs.
• MongoDB: A NoSQL database for storing application data.
• dotenv: A zero-dependency module that loads environment variables from a .env file.

Features

• User-friendly interface to explore a wide selection of bags.
• Responsive design optimized for both mobile and desktop views.
• Secure user authentication and session management.
• Easy navigation and robust search functionality.
• Environment variable management for sensitive information.

Environment Variables

This project utilizes environment variables to securely manage sensitive information such as database connection strings and API keys. You can set up your environment variables by creating a .env file in the root directory of the project.

Learning Outcomes

-Understanding of MVC Architecture: Learn how to structure a web application using the Model-View-Controller design pattern. -Use of Templating Engines: Gain experience using EJS for dynamic content rendering. -Responsive Design: Implement responsive UI using Tailwind CSS for better user experience across devices. -Environment Management: Learn how to securely manage environment variables using the dotenv package. -Version Control: Practice using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.

Screenshots