Sellorama

Sellorama is a dynamic platform designed to empower buyers by allowing them to purchase goods online through negotiation, thus reducing sellers' market dominance. Please note that this platform is intended solely for buyers; sellers should use our Sell-at-Sellorama platform.

Key Features

• User Authentication: Secure registration and login process.
• Product Search: Explore a vast range of products tailored to your needs.
• Real-Time Bargaining: Communicate directly with sellers through an integrated chat system to negotiate the best price.

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

• Clone the repository or download the ZIP file:

  git clone https://github.com/Mohit-Kukreja-2002/Sellorama.git

• If you downloaded the ZIP file, extract its contents.

2. Open the Project

• Navigate to the project directory using your preferred code editor.

3. Install Dependencies

• Install the required dependencies by running:

  npm install

4. Configure Environment Variables

• Create a .env file in the root directory with the following configuration:

  # Server URL for API requests
  NEXT_PUBLIC_SERVER_URL="http://localhost:8000/api/v1"
  
  # URL for WebSocket connections
  NEXT_PUBLIC_SOCKET_URL="http://localhost:8000"
  

5. Start the Application

• Launch the development server by running:

  npm run start

6. Access the Application

• Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to use the application.

Contributing

We encourage contributions to improve Sellorama! To contribute, please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your enhancements.