Youth Cart Website Setup Guide
Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up the Youth Cart Website in Visual Studio Code
1. Prerequisites:
- Install Node.js from https://nodejs.org
- Install Visual Studio Code from https://code.visualstudio.com
2. Setting Up the Project:
a. Create a folder named 'YouthCart'.
b. Inside this folder, create the following files:
- index.html (provided HTML content)
- styles.css (provided CSS content)
- script.js (provided JavaScript content)
- server.js (provided backend code)
3. Installing Dependencies:
a. Open the 'YouthCart' folder in Visual Studio Code.
b. Open a terminal in VS Code and run:
npm init -y
c. Install Express.js by running:
npm install express
4. Organizing Files:
a. Create a folder named 'public' in the project directory.
b. Move 'index.html', 'styles.css', and 'script.js' into the 'public' folder.
5. Running the Server:
a. In the terminal, start the server by running:
node server.js
b. Open your browser and navigate to:
http://localhost:3000
6. Customizing Your Website:
- Update the HTML, CSS, and JS files as needed.
- Add product images to the 'public' folder and reference them in the HTML.
7. Testing the Contact Form:
- Fill out the form on the 'Contact' section and submit.
- Check the terminal for the submitted data.
8. Deploying Your Website:
- Use a platform like Heroku, Vercel, or Netlify for deployment.
Enjoy building your e-commerce platform!