BookStore

A simple full-stack bookstore management app built with React, Vite, Express, and MongoDB. The project allows users to view, create, edit, and delete books in a clean dashboard-style interface.

Features

• View books in table or card layout
• Add new books
• Edit existing book details
• Delete books
• REST API backend with MongoDB storage

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React
• Vite
• Tailwind CSS
• React Router
• Axios

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• Mongoose

Project Structure

backend/
  config.js
  index.js
  models/
  routes/
frontend/
  src/
  public/

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm
• MongoDB Atlas account or a local MongoDB instance

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository

git clone <your-repository-url>
cd BookStore

2. Setup the backend

cd backend
npm install

Update the MongoDB connection URL in backend/config.js with your own database connection string.

Start the backend server:

npm run dev

The backend will run on:

• http://localhost:5555

3. Setup the frontend

cd ../frontend
npm install
npm run dev

The frontend will run on:

• http://localhost:5173

Usage

• Open the frontend in your browser.
• Use the interface to browse your books.
• Add, edit, or delete books through the app.

GitHub Suggestions

Before pushing to GitHub, consider these items:

• Add a short repository description
• Add topics such as: react, vite, express, mongodb, nodejs, tailwind
• Choose a license (for example MIT)
• Add a screenshot or demo GIF
• Create a Issues section for feature requests and bugs
• Keep sensitive credentials out of the repository; use environment variables where possible

License

This project is open for personal and educational use.