🛒 E-Commerce Database System with PostgreSQL & Node.js

A complete full-stack implementation for learning database management systems (DBMS) and web development. Built with vanilla JavaScript for maximum educational value.

🚀 Features

Database Layer

• 6 Normalized PostgreSQL Tables (Users, Products, Orders, etc.)
• Complex SQL Queries with JOINs and transactions
• Secure Authentication with password hashing

Backend API

• Node.js/Express RESTful endpoints
• JWT Authentication middleware
• Error Handling for database operations

Frontend

• Pure JavaScript DOM Manipulation
• LocalStorage Cart with DB synchronization
• Modal-Based UI (No page reloads)

💻 Tech Stack

• Database: PostgreSQL 15+
• Backend: Node.js 18+, Express 4.x
• Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5

📦 Installation

Prerequisites

• PostgreSQL 15+ (Install Guide)
• Node.js 18+ (Install Guide)

Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/umer33511/ecommerce-dbms-system.git
   cd ecommerce-dbms-system

2. Database Setup

   psql -U postgres -f sql/schema.sql
   psql -U postgres -f sql/seed.sql

3. Configure Environment

   Edit.env with your PostgreSQL Credentials
   

4. Install Dependencies

    npm install

5. Run the Application

   npm start

Access at: http://localhost:3000

📚 Learning Objectives

• Understand relational database design

• Practice SQL query optimization

• Learn REST API development

• Master client-server communication

🛠️ Project Structure

      ├── sql/
      │   ├── schema.sql       # Database schema
      │   └── seed.sql         # Sample data
      ├── server/              # Node.js backend
      ├── public/              # Frontend
          ├── css/
          ├── js/
          └── test3.html
 

🤝 Contribution Guidelines

• Report bugs as GitHub Issues

• Fork & submit Pull Requests

• Keep code style consistent

🚑 Troubleshooting

• "Can't connect to PostgreSQL?" → Verify credentials in .env

• "npm install fails?" → Try npm cache clean --force

• "Missing modules?" → Delete node_modules and re-run npm install

📜 License

MIT License - See LICENSE file

📧 Contact

For educational inquiries: [email protected]

Project Link: https://github.com/umer33511/ecommerce-dbms-system