MarketPlace Project

Overview

This project is a pet project for a marketplace platform created by a Java developers. The application leverages several technologies such as Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, and Git.

Technologies Used

• Java: The primary programming language used for development.
• Spring Boot: A framework for building standalone, production-ready Spring-based applications.
• PostgreSQL: A powerful, open-source object-relational database management system.
• GraphQL: A query language for your API, offering a more efficient and flexible alternative to REST.
• Git: A version control system to manage and track changes in the source code.

Features

1. Registration and Authentication:

   • Implemented using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) to enhance security and manage access control.
   • Allows users to securely sign up and log in.

2. Purchases and Orders:

   • Users can add products to their cart, place orders, and specify delivery addresses.
   • A streamlined order processing and management system.

3. Reviews and Ratings:

   • Users can leave ratings and comments on products.
   • Assists other users in making informed decisions based on feedback.

4. GraphQL API:

   • Provides flexibility and efficiency in client-server interactions.
   • Enables clients to request only the data they need, reducing payload size and improving performance.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• JDK 11 or higher
• Maven
• PostgreSQL

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/bolatdias/market-place.git
   cd market-place

2. Configure PostgreSQL:

   • Create a new database for the project.
   • Update the application.properties file with your PostgreSQL credentials.

3. Build the project:

   mvn clean install

4. Run the application:

   mvn spring-boot:run

Usage

• Access the application at http://localhost:8080.
• Use the GraphQL playground at http://localhost:8080/graphql to interact with the GraphQL API.