roju000 / commerce-platform

# Ecommerce Platform

This is an Ecommerce Platform built using Golang, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL.

## Features

- Browse products: View a list of available products with details such as name, description, and price.
- Add items to cart: Add products to a shopping cart for later purchase.
- Place orders: Complete orders by providing shipping and payment information.

## Technologies Used

- Golang: Backend server implementation.
- GraphQL: Query language for interacting with the server.
- PostgreSQL: Database management system for storing product and order data.

## Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <repository_url>

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd ecommerce-platform

3. Install dependencies:

go mod tidy

4. Set up PostgreSQL:
- Install PostgreSQL if not already installed.
- Create a new database for the project.
- Update the database connection string in the configuration file (`config.yaml`).

5. Build and run the server:

go build ./ecommerce-platform

6. Access the application:
- Open a web browser and navigate to `http://localhost:8080`.

## Contributing

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

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

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