Full Stack Capstone Project ( GiftLink-Website )

Overview

GiftLink is a full-stack web application designed to streamline gift-giving by offering an intuitive platform to explore, select, and share gift recommendations. The application features a Node.js Express backend and a React-based frontend, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Features

• 🎁 User Authentication: Secure login and registration.
• 🔍 Gift Search & Recommendation: Users can explore curated gift suggestions.
• 🛒 Wishlist & Favorites: Save favorite gifts for easy access.
• 📦 Order Management: Track and manage gift orders.
• 📊 Sentiment Analysis Service: Provides insights based on user preferences and feedback.
• 🚀 Containerized Deployment: The entire application is Dockerized for efficient deployment.

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js
• Bootstrap / Tailwind CSS

Backend

• Node.js & Express.js
• MongoDB (Database)

Deployment & DevOps

• Docker (Containerization)
• GitHub Actions (CI/CD Pipeline)
• Nginx (Reverse Proxy)

Project Structure

📂 fullstack-capstone-project
 ├── 📂 giftlink-frontend  # React frontend
 ├── 📂 giftlink-backend   # Node.js/Express backend
 ├── 📂 giftwebsite        # Main web assets
 ├── 📂 sentiment          # Sentiment Analysis Service
 ├── 📂 .github            # CI/CD Configuration
 ├── 📄 .gitignore
 ├── 📄 LICENSE
 ├── 📄 README.md

User Stories & Issue Tracking (user stories or issues are little bit different then this)

To ensure efficient project management, 9 user stories/issues were created and tracked:

1. User Registration & Authentication ✅
2. Gift Search & Filter Feature ✅
3. Add to Wishlist Functionality ✅
4. Order Placement & Tracking ✅
5. Sentiment Analysis Service Integration ✅
6. Frontend UI Improvements ✅
7. API Integration for Recommendations ✅
8. Containerization & Deployment ✅
9. Bug Fixes & Performance Optimization ✅

Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js & npm
• MongoDB
• Docker (for deployment)

Steps to Run Locally

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/MuhammadAsad878/fullstack-capstone-project.git
   cd fullstack-capstone-project

2. Install dependencies for backend and frontend:

   cd giftlink-backend && npm install
   cd ../giftlink-frontend && npm install

3. Start the backend:

   cd giftlink-backend
   npm start

4. Start the frontend:

   cd ../giftlink-frontend
   npm start

Running with Docker

To deploy using Docker:

docker-compose up --build

Deployment

The application is containerized and can be deployed on AWS, Heroku, or DigitalOcean using GitHub Actions for automated deployment.

License

This project is licensed under the Apache-2.0 License.

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🚀 Developed by Muhammad Asad