README.md

Golang E-Commerce Application

This is a simple Golang-based E-Commerce application built using the Gin web framework. The application provides basic functionality for managing products, user authentication, and shopping cart operations.

Setup

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ravelinejunior/golang_ecommerce.git
   cd golang_ecommerce
   

2. Install Dependencies:

   go get -u
   

3. Database Setup:

   • Ensure you have a running MongoDB instance.
   • Update the database connection details in database/database.go.

4. Environment Variables:

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

     PORT=8000
     

Usage

Run the application using the following command:

go run main.go

Access the application at http://localhost:8000 in your web browser.

Endpoints

• User Operations:

  • Register: POST /register
  • Login: POST /login
  • Logout: POST /logout

• Product Operations:

  • List Products: GET /products
  • Get Product by ID: GET /products/:id

• Shopping Cart Operations:

  • Add to Cart: GET /addtocart
  • Remove Item from Cart: GET /removeitem
  • Cart Checkout: GET /cartcheckout
  • Instant Buy: GET /instantbuy
  • List Cart Items: GET /listcart

• Address Operations:

  • Add Address: POST /addaddress
  • Edit Home Address: PUT /edithomeaddress
  • Edit Work Address: PUT /editworkaddress
  • Delete Addresses: GET /deleteaddresses

Configuration

• The application uses environment variables for configuration. Ensure the necessary environment variables are set, as mentioned in the Setup section.

Dependencies

• Gin: Web framework for building the HTTP server.
• MongoDB Go Driver: MongoDB driver for Go.

Contributing

Feel free to contribute by opening issues or submitting pull requests. Follow the established coding style and conventions.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.