CashCrack

CashCrack is a basic Paytm clone application that allows users to trade dummy currency values with other registered users on the platform. Built with React.js, TypeScript, and Express.js, CashCrack provides a seamless interface for users to manage and trade virtual funds.

Features

• User Registration and Authentication: Securely sign up and log in to the platform.
• Dummy Currency: Users are credited with virtual currency for trading.
• Trade System: Trade virtual currency with other registered users.
• Responsive UI: A clean, responsive user interface built with React.js.

Tech Stack

• Frontend:
  • React.js
  • TypeScript
  • Vite
• Backend:
  • Express.js
  • TypeScript
• Database:
  • MongoDB
• Other Tools:
  • Zod for validation
  • JWT for authentication

Project Structure

CashCrack/
├── backend/
│   ├── dist/
│   ├── node_modules/
│   ├── src/
│   │   └── ... (API and server files)
│   ├── .env
│   ├── package.json
│   ├── package-lock.json
│   ├── tsconfig.json
│   ├── tsconfig.tsbuildinfo
│
├── frontend/
    ├── node_modules/
    ├── public/
    ├── src/
    │   └── ... (React components and TypeScript files)
    ├── .env
    ├── .gitignore
    ├── eslint.config.js
    ├── index.html
    ├── package.json
    ├── package-lock.json
    ├── README.md
    ├── tsconfig.app.json
    ├── tsconfig.json
    ├── vite.config.ts

Installation

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed on your system:

• Node.js (v16 or above)
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB

Steps to Run the Application

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yashvikram30/CashCrack.git
   cd CashCrack

2. Backend Setup:

   cd backend
   npm install

   Create a .env file in the backend directory with the required environment variables:

   PORT=5000
   DB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

   Start the backend server:

   npm run dev

3. Frontend Setup:

   cd ../frontend
   npm install

   Create a .env file in the frontend directory with the required environment variables:

   VITE_API_URL=http://localhost:3000

   Start the frontend development server:

   npm run dev

4. Access the Application: Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve CashCrack! Follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-name.
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add some feature'.
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-name.
5. Open a pull request.

Acknowledgements

• Inspired by Paytm and similar digital payment platforms.
• Built with passion for learning and development.