Vintage Book Market

Overview

Vintage Book Market is a web application where users can buy and sell vintage books, along with browsing and reviewing them. This application combines a marketplace platform with an eCommerce API for smooth transactions and a blogging feature for book enthusiasts.

The project is developed using:

• Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF) for the backend
• React with Redux for state management on the frontend
• Tailwind CSS for responsive and modern styling

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Project Status

Completed

This project has been successfully developed with all planned features implemented. It includes both eCommerce and blog functionalities for a comprehensive user experience.

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Features

Marketplace Features:

• Buy and Sell Books:
  • Users can list books for sale with detailed information such as title, author, price, condition, and images.
  • Browse books listed by other users and purchase them securely.
• Shopping Cart & WishList:
  • Add multiple books to a shopping cart & in WishList.
  • Review your cart and proceed to checkout for payment.
• Search and Filtering:
  • Advanced filtering options by genre, author, condition, and price range.
  • Search bar for quick discovery of books.

User Account Management:

• Profile Management:
  • Users can securely sign up, log in, and log out.
  • Edit their profile details such as name, email, and profile picture.
• Manage Listed Books:
  • View, edit, or remove books listed for sale by the user.

User Reviews:

• Leave reviews and rate books after purchase.
• View aggregate ratings and feedback for all books.

Blogging Platform:

• Write and publish blogs related to books, authors, and literary genres.
• Comment on and like blogs written by other users.

Responsive Design:

• Fully optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.

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Technologies Used

• Backend: Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF)
• Frontend: React, Redux, Tailwind CSS
• Database: SQLite3 (easily scalable to PostgreSQL for production)
• API: REST API for seamless communication between the backend and frontend

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Installation Instructions

Prerequisites:

• Python 3.x
• Node.js and npm (or yarn)
• Virtual environment tools (like venv or virtualenv)

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Backend Setup (Django + DRF):

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/vintage-book-market.git
   cd vintage-book-market/backend