Murphy E-commerce Backend

This repository contains the backend server for an e-commerce application built with Express.js and Firestore.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm or yarn
• Firebase account

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/4human-org/murphy-ecommerce-backend.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd ecommerce-backend

3. Install dependencies:

npm install

4. Set up your Firebase Firestore:

• Go to the Firebase Console
• Create a new project or use an existing one
• Navigate to Project settings > Service accounts
• Generate a new private key and download the JSON file

5. Create a .env file in the root of the project directory and add the following environment variables from your firebase service account keys:

FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=murphy-development
FIREBASE_PRIVATE_KEY=  # Insert your private key here
FIREBASE_CLIENT_EMAIL= # Insert your client email here

6. Make sure the Firestore database is configured correctly.

Running the Server

Start the server with the following command:

nodemon app.mjs