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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

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.

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.

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

Installation Instructions

Prerequisites:

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

Backend Setup (Django + DRF):

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