BookHive

BookHive is a web application that allows users to browse and order books online. The platform enables users to create accounts, log in, add books to their cart, and place orders seamlessly.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure sign-up and login functionality with password encryption using bcrypt.
• Browse Books: Users can explore a variety of books across multiple genres.
• Add to Cart: Add books to the cart and review them before placing an order.
• Order Placement: Submit orders with detailed address and payment information.
• Order Confirmation: View order confirmation details after successful placement.
• Backend API: Robust backend built with Node.js and Express.
• Database: MongoDB is used to store user details, orders, and book information.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB Atlas
• Security: Password encryption with bcrypt and JSON Web Token (JWT) for authentication.

Installation

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

   PORT=5000
   MONGODB_URI=<your-mongodb-uri>
   JWT_SECRET=<your-jwt-secret>

3. Start the server:

   npm start

4. Access the application at http://localhost:5000.

API Endpoints

User Authentication

• POST /signup: Register a new user.

  {
    "username": "JohnDoe",
    "mobile": "1234567890",
    "email": "[email protected]",
    "password": "password123"
  }

• POST /login: Log in an existing user.

  {
    "email": "[email protected]",
    "password": "password123"
  }

Orders

• POST /submit-order: Submit a new book order.

  {
    "name": "John Doe",
    "Ordermobile": "1234567890",
    "Orderemail": "[email protected]",
    "add": "123 Main Street",
    "pincode": 123456,
    "state": "California",
    "paytype": "Credit Card",
    "items": ["book1", "book2"],
    "cost": 500
  }

• POST /verify: Verify the user token.

  {
    "token": "<jwt-token>"
  }

Known Issues

• Inline event handlers may conflict with CSP if strict policies are applied.
• Ensure the MongoDB URI and JWT secret are configured correctly.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.