ShopLens is a React-based web application that allows users to browse and view product details. It features a responsive design and integrates with a backend API for dynamic data.
- Responsive Navbar and Hero Section
- Product Listings and Details
- API-driven backend for product data
- Reviews and ratings display
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:
- Node.js (v16+)
- npm (Node package manager)
- MongoDB (if using a database for the backend)
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ShopLens.git
cd ShopLens
npm install
cd server
node server.js
Start frontend
cd ..
npm start
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# ShopLens - Product Application
## Overview
ShopLens is a React-based web application that allows users to browse and view product details. It features a responsive design and integrates with a backend API for dynamic data.
---
## Features
- Responsive Navbar and Hero Section
- Product Listings and Details
- API-driven backend for product data
- Reviews and ratings display
---
## Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:
- **Node.js** (v16+)
- **npm** (Node package manager)
- **MongoDB** (if using a database for the backend)
---
## Setup Instructions
### 1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ShopLens.git
cd ShopLens
2. Install dependencies:
bash
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npm install
3. Start the Backend Server:
Navigate to the server directory and start the backend server:
bash
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cd server
node server.js
4. Start the Frontend:
Navigate back to the root directory and start the frontend server:
bash
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cd ..
npm start
Now, open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000.
API Documentation
Base URL: http://localhost:5000/api
1. Get All Products
Endpoint: /products
Method: GET
Description: Returns a list of all products in the database.
GET /products
[
{
"id": "1",
"name": "Product Name",
"image": "image-url",
"price": 99.99,
"description": "Product Description"
}
]
2. Get Product by ID
Endpoint: /products/:id
Method: GET
Description: Fetches details for a specific product by its unique identifier.
Parameters:
id (required) - The product's unique identifier.
GET /products/1
{
"id": "1",
"name": "Product Name",
"image": "image-url",
"price": 99.99,
"description": "Product Description",
"ratings": 4.5,
"reviews": [
{
"user": "John Doe",
"rating": 5,
"comment": "Great product!"
}
]
}
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# ShopLens - Product Application
## Overview
ShopLens is a React-based web application that allows users to browse and view product details. It features a responsive design and integrates with a backend API for dynamic data.
---
## Features
- Responsive Navbar and Hero Section
- Product Listings and Details
- API-driven backend for product data
- Reviews and ratings display
---
## Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:
- **Node.js** (v16+)
- **npm** (Node package manager)
- **MongoDB** (if using a database for the backend)
---
## Setup Instructions
### 1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ShopLens.git
cd ShopLens
2. Install dependencies:
bash
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npm install
3. Start the Backend Server:
Navigate to the server directory and start the backend server:
bash
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cd server
node server.js
4. Start the Frontend:
Navigate back to the root directory and start the frontend server:
bash
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cd ..
npm start
Now, open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000.
API Documentation
Base URL: http://localhost:5000/api
1. Get All Products
Endpoint: /products
Method: GET
Description: Returns a list of all products in the database.
Example Request:
http
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GET /products
Example Response:
json
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[
{
"id": "1",
"name": "Product Name",
"image": "image-url",
"price": 99.99,
"description": "Product Description"
}
]
2. Get Product by ID
Endpoint: /products/:id
Method: GET
Description: Fetches details for a specific product by its unique identifier.
Parameters:
id (required) - The product's unique identifier.
Example Request:
http
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GET /products/1
Example Response:
json
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{
"id": "1",
"name": "Product Name",
"image": "image-url",
"price": 99.99,
"description": "Product Description",
"ratings": 4.5,
"reviews": [
{
"user": "John Doe",
"rating": 5,
"comment": "Great product!"
}
]
}
Design Decisions
React for Frontend: React was chosen for its component-based architecture, making it easy to manage UI changes and reuse components across the app.
Express.js for Backend: Express provides simplicity and scalability, making it an excellent choice for building RESTful APIs.
CSS for Styling: A responsive design was created using CSS to ensure the app works on all screen sizes.
Challenges and Solutions
Challenge 1: Making the design responsive
Solution: I used CSS media queries to adjust layouts based on screen size and ensure the app is responsive on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
Challenge 2: API Integration and Error Handling
Solution: I implemented try-catch blocks to handle errors during API calls and proper validation to ensure the application handles edge cases.
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# ShopLens - Product Application
## Overview
ShopLens is a React-based web application that allows users to browse and view product details. It features a responsive design and integrates with a backend API for dynamic data.
---
## Features
- Responsive Navbar and Hero Section
- Product Listings and Details
- API-driven backend for product data
- Reviews and ratings display
---
## Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:
- **Node.js** (v16+)
- **npm** (Node package manager)
- **MongoDB** (if using a database for the backend)
---
## Setup Instructions
### 1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ShopLens.git
cd ShopLens
2. Install dependencies:
bash
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npm install
3. Start the Backend Server:
Navigate to the server directory and start the backend server:
bash
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cd server
node server.js
4. Start the Frontend:
Navigate back to the root directory and start the frontend server:
bash
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cd ..
npm start
Now, open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000.
API Documentation
Base URL: http://localhost:5000/api
1. Get All Products
Endpoint: /products
Method: GET
Description: Returns a list of all products in the database.
Example Request:
http
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GET /products
Example Response:
json
Copy code
[
{
"id": "1",
"name": "Product Name",
"image": "image-url",
"price": 99.99,
"description": "Product Description"
}
]
2. Get Product by ID
Endpoint: /products/:id
Method: GET
Description: Fetches details for a specific product by its unique identifier.
Parameters:
id (required) - The product's unique identifier.
Example Request:
http
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GET /products/1
Example Response:
json
Copy code
{
"id": "1",
"name": "Product Name",
"image": "image-url",
"price": 99.99,
"description": "Product Description",
"ratings": 4.5,
"reviews": [
{
"user": "John Doe",
"rating": 5,
"comment": "Great product!"
}
]
}
Design Decisions
React for Frontend: React was chosen for its component-based architecture, making it easy to manage UI changes and reuse components across the app.
Express.js for Backend: Express provides simplicity and scalability, making it an excellent choice for building RESTful APIs.
CSS for Styling: A responsive design was created using CSS to ensure the app works on all screen sizes.
Challenges and Solutions
Challenge 1: Making the design responsive
Solution: I used CSS media queries to adjust layouts based on screen size and ensure the app is responsive on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
Challenge 2: API Integration and Error Handling
Solution: I implemented try-catch blocks to handle errors during API calls and proper validation to ensure the application handles edge cases.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Deployment
You can deploy this application to cloud platforms like Heroku (for backend) and Netlify (for frontend) using their respective deployment guidelines.