MariamIssah/IMPROVE-AFRICA_Backend

For the backend of IMPROVE AFRICA Website # IMPROVE AFRICA Backend Backend services for the IMPROVE AFRICA agricultural marketplace platform. ## Overview This repository contains the server-side code for IMPROVE AFRICA, a comprehensive agricultural marketplace platform designed to empower farmers, create job opportunities, and transform Africa's agricultural future. ## Features - RESTful API for product management - User registration and authentication - Order processing system - Email notifications - MongoDB integration - Admin dashboard ## Technologies Used - Node.js - Express.js - MongoDB - Mongoose - Nodemailer - JSON Web Tokens (JWT) ## Setup Instructions ### Prerequisites - Node.js (v14 or higher) - MongoDB (v4.4 or higher) - Gmail account for email notifications ### Installation 1. Clone the repository: ```bash git clone github.com cd IMPROVE-AFRICA_Backend ``` 2. Install dependencies: ```bash npm install ``` 3. Configure environment variables: Create a `.env` file with the following variables: ``` PORT=3004 MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string EMAIL_USER=your_gmail_address EMAIL_PASS=your_gmail_app_password ``` 4. Start the server: ```bash npm start ``` The server will run at localhost by default. ## API Endpoints - `GET /api/products` - Get all products - `GET /api/products/category/:category` - Get products by category - `GET /api/search?q=query` - Search products - `POST /api/order` - Place an order - `GET /api/orders` - View all orders (admin only) - `POST /api/product` - Add a new product (admin only) ## Frontend Integration This backend should be used with the IMPROVE AFRICA frontend. To connect: 1. Ensure the backend server is running 2. Configure the frontend to make API calls to localhost... 3. For frontend code and setup, visit the frontend repository ## Contact For any questions or issues, please …