🚀 NobleBid

A dynamic online bidding system built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). This platform provides a secure and transparent environment for users to participate in live auctions, manage bids, and oversee platform activities.

📖 Table of Contents

• Features
• Tech Stack
• Getting Started
• Installation
• Environment Variables
• Postman Documentation
• License
• Contributors

🔑 Key Features

👨💼 User Roles

• Auctioneer: Create/edit/delete auctions, upload product images, set pricing/duration, and monitor live bids.
• Bidder: Browse auctions, bid in real-time, track history, and win items.
• Super Admin: Manage users, oversee auctions, enforce fair play, and resolve disputes.

⚡ Core Features

• 🔒 Secure Authentication: Role-based access control with JWT.
• 🎥 Real-Time Bidding: Live updates for ongoing auctions.
• 🖼️ Image Uploads: Cloudinary integration for auction item images.
• 📜 Transaction History: Track bids, wins, and payments.
• 📩 Email Notifications: Automated alerts via Email.js for bids, auction wins, and updates.
• 📊 Dashboard: Intuitive UI for managing auctions, bids, and analytics.

🛠️ Tech Stack

Backend

• Framework: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Libraries: bcrypt, jsonwebtoken, mongoose, emailjs, cloudinary, node-cron

Frontend

• Framework: React.js, Redux
• Libraries: axios, react-router-dom, react-toastify, chart.js, react-icons

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18+)
• MongoDB Atlas or local instance
• npm/yarn
• Cloudinary Account (for image uploads)
• Email.js Account (for email notifications)

📚 Postman Documentation

Replace with your actual Postman API documentation link.

📜 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.

👥 Contributors

• Jeevan Kadam

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🌟 Empower your auction experience with seamless bidding, real-time updates, and robust security!