About

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• Code Bazaar is a dynamic web application serving as a comprehensive marketplace for developers, enabling the sale and purchase of code across categories like web apps, AI/ML models, and blockchain solutions.
• Developers can monetize their work while empowering others to learn and build upon existing code.
• Code Bazaar will also help developers to share their work, find inspiration from other's code and will promote a community-driven environment.

Key Features of Code Bazaar:

1. Diverse Code Categories: CodeBazaar offers diverse code categories, including web apps, AI/ML models, and blockchain solutions, catering to niche markets and reaching a wide range of buyers.

2. Seller Profiles: Developers have dedicated profiles showcasing their expertise, skills, and portfolio. Buyers can evaluate credibility through ratings, reviews, and past transactions.

3. Secure Transactions: CodeBazaar ensures secure transactions with robust payment gateways and services, providing fair compensation for sellers and protecting buyers against fraud.

4. Collaboration and Inspiration: The platform encourages collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing among developers. Users can exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and find inspiration from others' code.

5. Community-driven Environment: CodeBazaar thrives on an engaged developer community, offering forums for discussions, insights sharing, and support.

Tech Stack

• CodeBazaar is built using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack.
  
• MongoDB handles data storage, Express.js builds server-side APIs, Node.js powers the backend for efficient request handling, and React delivers a responsive and interactive front.
• Chakra UI library is used for designing the website.

How to run this project locally:

Prerequisites:

Before running Code Bazaar locally, ensure that you have the following software installed on your machine:

Node.js: You can download it from the official Node.js website: https://nodejs.org

npm (Node Package Manager) 📦: npm is usually installed automatically with Node.js. You can verify its installation by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

npm -v

If you see a version number printed out, it means npm is installed. If not, you can install it by following the instructions on the npm website: https://www.npmjs.com/get-npm

Make sure to have these prerequisites in place before proceeding with the setup. Now you're ready to run Code Bazaar locally and start exploring its awesome features! 💪

Getting Started 🚀

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>

2. Install dependencies:
   

   For Frontend:

   cd frontend
   npm install

   For Backend:

  cd backend
  npm install

3. Start the development environment:

   npm run start

   Use this command inside frontend and backend folder to start the server and client

4. Access Code Bazaar:

   Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173/ to access the Code Bazaar website.