Bookstream 📚

Bookstream is a dynamic, feature-rich bookstore application designed to provide a seamless user experience. With its clean, responsive interface, powerful search capabilities, and secure payment processing, Bookstream is ideal for developers building or contributing to an online bookstore.

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Table of Contents

• Features
• Tech Stack
• Installation
• Common Issues
• Usage Examples
• License
• Getting Started
• Learn More
• Deploy on Vercel
• Contributing

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Features ✨

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration using JWT.
• Book Management: Comprehensive book management, including add, edit, and delete functionalities.
• Advanced Search: Powerful search functionality to filter books by various criteria.
• Secure Payment: Integrated secure payment processing for book purchases.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop.

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Tech Stack 🛠️

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

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Installation 🚀

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yashksaini-coder/BookStream.git

2. Install dependencies:

   cd BookStream
   npm install

3. Create Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env.local file and add the following:

     MONGODB_URI=your_mongo_db_uri
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
     NEXT_PUBLIC_PAYMENT_API_KEY=your_payment_api_key
     

4. Run the application in development:

   npm run dev

   Access the app at http://localhost:3000.

Important Note

If you encounter issues, refer to the Common Issues section for troubleshooting steps.

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Common Issues ⚠️

Production Build Error

When starting the server with npm start, you may see:

Error: Could not find a production build in the '.next' directory.

Solution: Run npm run build before starting the server.

ESLint Errors

You might encounter errors related to unescaped characters in JSX:

Error: `'` can be escaped with `'`, `‘`, `'`, `’`.  react/no-unescaped-entities

Solution: Escape unescaped characters in your JSX or disable the ESLint rule in your configuration.

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Usage Examples 💡

User Login

Navigate to the login page, enter your credentials, and upon successful login, you’ll be redirected to the homepage.

Adding a Book

In the book management section, fill out the form with book details (e.g., title, author, genre) to add a new book.

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License 📄

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

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Getting Started 🏁

1. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

   Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.

2. Edit and Update:

   • Modify app/page.tsx. The page auto-updates as you edit.

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Learn More 📚

To learn more about Next.js, check out these resources:

• Next.js Documentation
• Learn Next.js

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Deploy on Vercel ☁️

The easiest way to deploy your Next.js app is with Vercel.

Visit the Next.js deployment documentation for more details.

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Contributing 🤝

We welcome contributions! Here’s how to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create your feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeature

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m 'Add some feature'

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/YourFeature

5. Open a pull request.

Contributors List

Thanks to all contributors who have helped make this project better!

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Happy coding! 😊