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+## Specsy.store: E-commerce App
+
+**Description:**
+
+Welcome to Specsy.store, your one-stop online shop for eyeglasses! This project showcases amazing features for a seamless shopping experience, including:
+
+
+
+
+* **Easy Registration with OTP:** Securely sign up with One-Time Password verification.
+* **Smart Search and Filter:** Find your perfect eye frames with categories, genders, and price filters.
+* **Smooth Shopping Experience:** Enjoy shopping with convenient cart and wishlist features.
+* **Multiple Payment Options:** Choose from UPI, Cards, Net Banking, Pay Later, Cash on Delivery, or Wallet payments.
+* **Order Tracking and Management:** Track your orders in real-time, and manage cancellations, returns, or refunds effortlessly.
+* **Wallet Integration:** Streamline purchases and track transactions securely with a built-in wallet.
+* **Coupon System:** Save money with special offers and coupons.
+* **Forgot Password:** Easily recover your password for uninterrupted access.
+
+![Image description](https://github.com/arshadakl/assets/blob/main/specsy-home.png?raw=true)
+
+![Image description](https://github.com/arshadakl/assets/blob/main/specsy-shop.png?raw=true)
+
+**Admin Control Features:**
+
+* **User Management:** Admins can handle user accounts (block/unblock) for security purposes.
+* **Order Handling:** Admins gain full control over viewing, modifying, and managing orders.
+* **Product Administration:** Admins can add, edit, or delete products, images, and manage stock levels.
+* **Category Oversight:** Admins can efficiently manage product categories based on market trends.
+* **Coupon and Banner Supervision:** Admins create, edit, or deactivate coupons and banner images.
+* **Sales Reporting and Revenue Analytics:** Gain insights into sales performance with visualized reports and track revenue and costs.
+
+![Image description](https://github.com/arshadakl/assets/blob/main/specsy-admin.png?raw=true)
+
+**Tech Stack:**
+
+* **Backend:** Node.js, Express.js
+* **Frontend:** EJS
+* **Database:** MongoDB
+
+**Get Started:**
+
+1. **Clone the Project:**
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/arshadakl/specsy.git
+   ```
+
+2. **Create and Configure the `.env` File:**
+
+   - **Create:** After cloning the project, create a new file named `.env` in the project's root directory.
+   - **Important Note:** **DO NOT** commit this file to your version control system (e.g., Git) as it contains sensitive information like API keys and passwords.
+   - **Configuration:** Add the following lines to the `.env` file, replacing the placeholders with your actual values:
+
+     ```
+     MAIL_KEY=
+     MAIL_USER=
+     OTP_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
+     MAIL_PORT=
+
+     # MongoDB connection string (replace with your actual connection details)
+     DB_HOST=mongodb://localhost:27017/specsy
+
+     # Razorpay API keys (replace with your actual keys)
+     RAZORPAY_KEY_ID=
+     ```
+
+3. **Install Dependencies:**
+
+   Change directories into the project folder:
+
+   ```bash
+   cd specsy.store
+   ```
+
+   Install the project's dependencies using npm:
+
+   ```bash
+   npm install
+   ```
+
+4. **Run the Project:**
+
+   Start the development server using npm:
+
+   ```bash
+   npm start
+   ```
+
+This will launch the application, and you can access it in your browser, typically at http://localhost:3000 
+
+**Visit my Web Store:** [https://specsy.store](https://specsy.store)