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https://github.com/nchimunyascripts/auction-marketplace
This is a Flask web application that implements a simple auction system. Users can register, login, create auctions, place bids, update auctions, and delete auctions. Follow te link to check out the live demo if any case you can refresh the page
https://github.com/nchimunyascripts/auction-marketplace
c cplusplus cpp css3 cython flask flask-application flask-sqlalchemy html-css-javascript html5 javascript jquery jquery-plugin jwt-authentication jwt-token powershell python3
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This is a Flask web application that implements a simple auction system. Users can register, login, create auctions, place bids, update auctions, and delete auctions. Follow te link to check out the live demo if any case you can refresh the page
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/nchimunyascripts/auction-marketplace
- Owner: nchimunyascripts
- Created: 2023-06-23T12:05:20.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: restore
- Last Pushed: 2024-10-18T04:54:15.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-10-20T14:56:52.935Z (29 days ago)
- Topics: c, cplusplus, cpp, css3, cython, flask, flask-application, flask-sqlalchemy, html-css-javascript, html5, javascript, jquery, jquery-plugin, jwt-authentication, jwt-token, powershell, python3
- Language: HTML
- Homepage: http://nchimunya.pythonanywhere.com
- Size: 43.9 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 2
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Online Auction System
The Online Auction System is a web-based platform that allows users to create auctions, place bids, and participate in buying and selling various items through an online auction format.
## Table of Contents
- [Features](#features)
- [Technologies](#technologies)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
## Features
- User Registration and Authentication: Users can create an account, log in, and authenticate using their credentials.
- Auction Creation: Users can create new auction listings, providing details such as title, description, starting bid, and end date.
- Bidding: Users can place bids on active auctions and manage their bidding activity.
- Auction Search: Users can search for auctions based on various criteria such as title, category, and price range.
- User Profile: Users have access to their profile information and can update their details.
- Category Management: Users can view available auction categories and explore auctions by category.
## Technologies
- Backend Development:
- Python: Programming language for backend development.
- Flask: Lightweight web framework for building the backend.
- SQLite or MySQL: Database options for storing auction data.
- Flask-RESTful: API framework for creating RESTful APIs.
- Frontend Development:
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript: Web technologies for building the frontend user interface.
- CSS Frameworks: Bootstrap or Bulma for responsive design and styling.
- Authentication and Authorization:
- Flask-JWT: Lightweight authentication library for securing API endpoints.
## Future Implementation
- Payment Integration: Integration with a payment gateway API to facilitate secure payment transactions for won auctions.
- Payment Gateway Integration:
- Stripe or PayPal: Payment gateway API for secure payment processing.
## Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/nchimunya-joseph/auction-marketplace
```
2. Install the required dependencies:
```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
3. Set up the database:
- If using SQLite: No additional setup is required as SQLite creates a database file automatically.
- If using MySQL: Set up a MySQL database and update the database configuration in `config.py`.
4. Configure the environment variables:
- Rename the `.env` file to `.env`.
- Update the environment variables in the `.env` file with your specific configurations.
## Usage
1. Start the application:
```bash
python app.py
```
2. Access the application in your web browser at [http://nchimunya.pythonanywhere.com/](http://nchimunya.pythonanywhere.com/).
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please submit an issue or create a pull request.
## License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
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