=== Shopgrids E-commerce Website ===  
Contributors: Shaoun  
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Tags: e-commerce, online store, product management, SSLCommerz, cart, checkout  
Requires at least: PHP 8.0, Node.js 16.0  
Tested up to: Latest stable versions  
Stable tag: 1.0.0  
License: MIT  
License URI: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT  

Shopgrids E-commerce Website is a complete e-commerce platform that includes an admin panel for product management, a user-friendly frontend, and integration with SSLCommerz for secure payments.  

== Description ==  

Shopgrids is a feature-rich e-commerce solution designed for small businesses, offering tools to manage products, handle customer accounts, and process secure online payments.  

Features:  

- Admin Panel: Add, update, delete, and manage products.  
- Frontend: User registration, profiles, and shopping cart.  
- SSLCommerz Integration: Secure payment processing.  
- Real-time Updates: Backend changes reflect instantly on the frontend.  
- Mobile-Friendly Design: Optimized for all devices.  

Perfect for businesses aiming to manage and grow their online store efficiently.  

== Installation ==  

### Requirements  

- PHP 8.x
- Composer (PHP dependency manager)  
- Node.js 16.x or higher  
- MySQL or a compatible database  

### Steps  

1. Clone the repository:  
   ```bash  
   git clone <repository_url>  

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Shopgrids-Ecommerce-Website-main  

3. Install dependencies:

   • PHP:

     composer install  or composer update

   • Node.js:

     npm install  

4. Configure the environment:

   • Copy .env.example to .env:

     cp .env.example .env  

   • Update .env with your database and SSLCommerz credentials.

5. Run database migrations:

   php artisan migrate  

6. Artisan key generate:

   php artisan key:generate  

7. Compile frontend assets:

   npm run dev  

8. Start the development server:

   php artisan serve  

   Access the site at http://127.0.0.1:8000.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Who can use Shopgrids? =
Shopgrids is perfect for small businesses, freelancers, and agencies looking for a user-friendly e-commerce platform.

= Does it support custom themes? =
Yes, you can customize the frontend using Laravel Blade templates.

= Is SSLCommerz integration mandatory? =
No, but it’s highly recommended for secure payment processing.

== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard
   

2Admin Dashboard

3Product Management

4. Cart and Checkout
   
   

5. Order status
   

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =

• Initial release of Shopgrids.
• Admin panel for product management.
• Frontend for user accounts and shopping.
• Integrated SSLCommerz for payments.

== Roadmap ==

• Advanced analytics dashboard.
• Integration with other payment gateways.
• Multi-language support.
• Inventory management enhancements.
• Customizable email notifications.

== License ==

This project is licensed under the MIT License.
https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT

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