Stephan-Cassim/AgroTech-Market-Learning-Hub

AgroTech Market & Learning Hub is an innovative dual sector digital platform designed to bridge the gap between agriculture and technology in the African context, starting with Malawi. It uniquely combines e-commerce with educational resources to serve two distinct but complementary markets under one unified platform. # AgroTech Market & Learning Hub A dual-sector digital marketplace and knowledge platform connecting farmers, students, ICT professionals, engineers, and small businesses in Malawi and Africa. ## 🚀 Live Demo - **URL**: localhost - **Admin**: admin@agrotech.com / password123 - **Farmer**: farmer@example.com / password123 - **Tech Seller**: tech@example.com / password123 ## ✨ Features ### 🌾 Agriculture Hub - Buy/Sell agriculture products (seeds, fertilizers, tools, crops) - Agricultural advertisements - Farming tips and best practices - Local pricing in MWK ### 💻 ICT & Engineering Hub - Buy/Sell computer parts and electronics - ICT tools and accessories - Tech tutorials and articles - Repair services listings ### 🎯 Platform Features - User authentication (register/login) - Role-based access (buyer, seller, admin) - Product management - Live streaming integration - Responsive design (mobile-friendly) - Local currency support (MWK, USD, ZAR) ## 🛠️ Technology Stack ### Backend - **Framework**: Flask (Python) - **Database**: SQLite (development) / PostgreSQL (production) - **Authentication**: Flask-Login with Bcrypt - **ORM**: SQLAlchemy ### Frontend - **HTML5** - Structure - **CSS3** with Bootstrap 5 - Styling - **JavaScript** - Interactivity - **Font Awesome** - Icons ## 📦 Installation ### Prerequisites - Python 3.8 or higher - pip (Python package manager) ### Step-by-Step Setup 1. **Clone or extract the project** ```bash # Create project directory mkdir agrotech_platform cd agrotech_platform # Copy all project files here