Curious Minds World - Graduation Project

Project Overview

Curious Minds World is a custom software solution developed for a local small business to streamline their inventory management process and significantly improve efficiency. The project includes a comprehensive system for managing inventory, purchasing books, and an admin dashboard for overseeing operations.

Project Description

Our graduation project involves the development of a custom software solution aimed at enhancing the efficiency of a local small business's inventory management system. The key objectives were to:

• Streamline the inventory management process
• Improve the efficiency of book purchasing
• Provide a robust admin dashboard for managing operations

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, React Native, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Redux Toolkit
• Backend: Node.js, Mongoose, MongoDB, Express.js
• Deployment: Render
• Version Control: GitHub
• API Testing: Postman
• Development Environment: Visual Studio Code

Folder Structure

• BackEndSide/: Contains the backend code including server setup, API routes, and database models.
• Dashboard/: Contains the code for the admin dashboard used for managing inventory and overseeing operations.
• FrontEndSide/: Contains the frontend code including user interfaces, components, and styles.

Installation Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AmanSalman/MyGraduationProject.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd MyGraduationProject

3. Install Dependencies:

   For the backend:

   cd BackEndSide
   npm install

   For the frontend:

   cd FrontEndSide
   npm install

4. Set Up Environment Variables:

   Create a .env file in the BackEndSide directory and add your environment variables. Refer to .env.example for the required variables.

5. Start the Development Servers:

   For the backend:

   cd BackEndSide
   npm run dev

   For the frontend:

   cd FrontEndSide
   npm run start 

   For the Dashboard:

   cd Dashboard
   npm run dev 

Usage

Once the servers are running, The backend services will be available at http://localhost:3000. The admin dashboard can be accessed from http://localhost:5173.

API Documentation

You can find the API documentation and Postman collection here.