Mela a Crowdfunding Web App

Welcome to the Crowdfunding Web App repository! This web application, built with Angular and Express.js, allows users to create and support crowdfunding campaigns for various causes.

Features

• Campaign Creation: Users can create campaigns, providing details about their cause, funding goals, and campaign duration.
• Donation Support: Visitors can browse and support campaigns by making financial contributions.
• User Authentication: Secure user authentication and authorization for campaign creators and supporters.
• Responsive Design: The application provides a seamless experience across different devices and screen sizes.

Technologies Used

• Front End: Angular
• Back End: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: Jwt
• Deployment: Vercel

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm: Install Node.js and npm on your machine.
• MongoDB: Set up and configure the database.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/leulabay1/Mela.git

2. Install dependencies:

   # Navigate to the project folder
   cd crowdfunding-web-app
   
   # Install frontend dependencies
   cd frontend
   npm install
   
   # Install backend dependencies
   cd ../backend
   npm install

3. Configure environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the backend folder with necessary configurations.

4. Start the application:

   # Start the frontend application
   cd ../frontend
   ng serve
   
   # Start the backend server
   cd ../backend
   npm start

5. Open http://localhost:4200 in your browser.

Project Structure

crowdfunding-web-app/
│
├── frontend/
│   ├── src/
│   ├── angular.json
│   ├── package.json
│   └── ...
│
├── backend/
│   ├── src/
│   ├── package.json
│   └── ...
│
├── .gitignore
├── .env.example
├── LICENSE
├── README.md
└── CONTRIBUTING.md

Configuration

Copy the example .env file in the backend folder and configure necessary variables.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.