WINAIM-Backend Database ASSIGNMENT : inventory-management-system

Creating a README.md file for an inventory management system assignment involves providing clear instructions, descriptions, and documentation to help users understand how to set up, use, and contribute to the project. Below is a basic template for your README.md file:

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Inventory Management System

This project is an inventory management system designed to track products, suppliers, warehouses, and stock levels. It includes a backend API developed with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, along with a frontend interface built using React.js.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies Used
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Backend Setup
• Frontend Setup
• Usage
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Products Management:
  • Add, edit, delete, and view products.
• Stock Management:
  • Track stock levels across different warehouses.
• Supplier Management:
  • Manage information about suppliers.
• Warehouse Management:
  • Store details about different warehouses.
• Reporting:
  • Generate reports on stock levels, low inventory alerts.
• Integration:
  • Barcode scanning for quick updates (to be implemented).

Technologies Used

• Backend:
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • MongoDB (with Mongoose)
• Frontend:
  • React.js
  • Axios (for API calls)
• Other Tools:
  • Git & GitHub (for version control)
  • Postman (for testing APIs)

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have Node.js and MongoDB installed on your local machine.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [https://github.com//inventory-management-system](https://github.com/Alekrish-12/inventory-management-system).git

2. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd inventory-management-system

3. Install dependencies for the backend and frontend:

   cd backend     # Navigate to backend directory
   npm install    # Install backend dependencies
   cd ../frontend # Navigate to frontend directory
   npm install    # Install frontend dependencies
   
   

Backend Setup

1. Ensure MongoDB is running on your local machine.
2. Configure MongoDB connection in backend/server.js.
3. Start the backend server:

   cd backend
   node server.js

The backend server should now be running on http://localhost:5000.

Frontend Setup

1. Start the frontend development server:

   cd frontend
   npm start

The frontend should open automatically in your default browser at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Use the frontend interface (http://localhost:3000) to interact with the inventory management system.
• Perform CRUD operations on products, manage stock levels, view reports, etc.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Here's how you can contribute:

• Fork the repository
• Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature)
• Make your changes
• Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature')
• Push to the branch (git push origin feature)
• Create a new Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.