Snapify - Backend & Admin Setup

This guide explains how to set up the backend, database, and admin dashboard for Snapify.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• MongoDB Atlas account (or local MongoDB)

1. Installation

Install the required dependencies:

npm install

2. Environment Configuration

Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

# MongoDB Connection String (Get this from MongoDB Atlas)
DATABASE_URL="mongodb+srv://<username>:<password>@cluster0.example.mongodb.net/snapify"

# NextAuth Configuration
NEXTAUTH_URL="http://localhost:3000"
NEXTAUTH_SECRET="your-super-secret-key-change-this"

3. Database Seeding

We have prepared scripts to populate your database with initial data.

Seed Admin User

Creates a default admin account.

npx dotenv -e .env -- node scripts/seed-admin.js

• Email: admin@snapify.com
• Password: password123

Seed Original Categories

Restores the original 7 categories (University, Weddings, etc.) with default images.

npx dotenv -e .env -- node scripts/seed-data.js

4. Running the Application

Start the development server:

npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

5. Admin Dashboard

Access the admin panel at: http://localhost:3000/admin

Login with the admin credentials seeded above.

Features

• Dashboard: Overview of total categories and products.
• Categories: Create, Edit, Delete categories.
• Products: Manage products, set prices, and update status (Available/Sold).

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 15 (App Router)
• Database: MongoDB (via Mongoose)
• Auth: NextAuth.js
• Styling: Tailwind CSS + Lucide Icons