vendora/README.md

Vendora

A modern e-commerce platform built with React Native and Django REST Framework

vendora

Project Overview

This full-stack e-commerce application offers:

• Product browsing by categories
• User authentication and account management
• Shopping cart functionality
• Order processing
• Product ratings and reviews
• Responsive design for mobile and web

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React Native (Expo)
• TypeScript
• TailwindCSS/NativeWind for styling
• React Navigation for routing
• Axios for API calls

Backend

• Django
• Django REST Framework
• SQLite (development)
• JWT Authentication

Project Structure

The project is organized into two main directories:

• /frontend - React Native Expo application
• /backend - Django REST API

Getting Started

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd backend
   

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Run migrations:

   python manage.py migrate
   

4. Start the server:

   python manage.py runserver
   

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Start the development server:

   npm start
   

4. Follow the Expo instructions to run on your device or emulator

Features

• Product catalog with categories
• User registration and authentication
• Shopping cart management
• Order processing and history
• Product search and filtering
• Product ratings and reviews

API Endpoints

Detailed API documentation can be found in the respective README files within the frontend and backend directories.