msf-bennett8/oshocks-junior-bike-shop

Full-stack e-commerce platform for Oshocks Junior Bike Shop. React frontend with Tailwind CSS, Laravel backend with MySQL database. Features: product catalog, shopping cart, user authentication, multi-vendor support, M-Pesa & Stripe payment integration, live chat, and comprehensive admin/seller dashboards. Built for Kenya's cycling marketplace. # Oshocks Junior Bike Shop > Kenya's Premier Cycling E-Commerce Marketplace A comprehensive multi-vendor e-commerce platform for cycling products in Kenya, combining the functionality of Amazon and Alibaba with local payment integration and marketplace features. ## 🎯 Project Vision Oshocks Junior Bike Shop is building Kenya's central hub for cycling enthusiasts—a fully-featured marketplace that connects bicycle sellers with customers nationwide. Starting as an online extension of a physical cycling shop in Nairobi, the platform is designed to scale into a thriving multi-vendor ecosystem. ## ✨ Key Features ### For Customers - **Advanced Product Discovery** - Intelligent search and filtering across thousands of products - **Personalized Experience** - User accounts with shopping carts, wishlists, and order history - **Product Reviews & Ratings** - Community-driven feedback system - **Live Chat Support** - Real-time customer assistance via Tawk.to - **Mobile-First Design** - Seamless experience across all devices ### For Sellers - **Vendor Dashboards** - Complete inventory and order management - **Product Listing Tools** - Easy product creation with image uploads - **Sales Analytics** - Track performance and revenue - **Order Fulfillment** - Streamlined order processing workflow ### Payment & Transactions - **M-Pesa Integration** - Safaricom Daraja API for mobile money - **Card Payments** - Stripe/Flutterwave for international transactions - **Secure Processing** - PCI-compliant payment handling - **Email Notifications** - Automated order confirmations and updates ## 🏗️ Architecture ### Frontend - **Framework**: React.js 18.x - **Styling**: Tailwind CSS - **State Management**: Redux / React Context API - **Deployment**: Vercel / Netlify ### Backend - **Framework**: Laravel 10.x (PHP) - **API**: RESTful architecture - **Authentication**: Laravel Sanctum / Passport - **Deployment**: Railway.app / Render.com ### Database - **Primary DB**: MySQL - **Cachin …