Giftly Server is the backend of the Giftly platform, meticulously crafted to manage gifts, send real-time notifications, support live chat, track delivery status, schedule deliveries, handle reviews and ratings, and process payments securely. It ensures smooth operations and real-time communication, providing users with a seamless and reliable gift-giving experience.
- 🔔 Real-Time Notifications: Get notified immediately when your gift reaches the recipient.
- 💬 Live Chat Support: Receive instant assistance for your shopping queries in real-time.
- 📦 Track Gift Delivery Status: Easily track your gift's journey and receive updates on delivery status.
- 🔒 Secure Payment Gateway: Enjoy a safe checkout experience with multiple payment options.
- 📝 Wishlist & Cart Functionality: Save gift ideas in a wishlist and manage your cart for easy checkout.
- ⭐ Review and Rating Feature: Leave reviews and ratings to help others find the perfect gift.
- 📅 Scheduled Delivery: Plan gift deliveries for special occasions, ensuring they arrive on time.
- 💰 Discount Codes and Promotions: Use special discounts during checkout for great savings on your gifts.
- Backend Framework: Node.js, Express.js
- Database: MongoDB, Mongoose
- Frontend: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
- Third-party Services: Firebase (authentication), SSLCommerz (payment processing), Cloudinary (image uploads), Socket.io (real-time communication)
To set up the Giftly Server on your local machine, follow these steps:
git clone https://github.com/Codex-digital1/Giftly-Server.gitcd Giftly-Servernpm installnpm run devMake sure to set up your environment variables for connecting to the database and integrating with third-party services. Create a .env file with the following structure:
MONGO_URI=your_mongo_db_connection_string
FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_firebase_api_key
CLOUDINARY_URL=your_cloudinary_url
SSL_COMMERCE_KEY=your_ssl_commerce_key
For client setup and instructions, please refer to the : 👉 Giftly client repository