Price Automation

A web application that fetches and displays product details and prices from various shopping sites. This project is divided into two main parts: the client and the server.

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Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js and npm
• MongoDB

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Project Structure

The project directory (price-automation) contains two main folders:

• client - The frontend built with React.
• server - The backend built with Node.js and Express.

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Abstract

MarketScout addresses the challenges of procurement by automating price benchmarking. It gathers and analyzes data from various sources, including e-commerce platforms, government procurement portals, and public databases. Using tools like Kafka, Redis, and Nginx, it ensures high throughput, quick response times, and efficient load balancing. This application supports decision-making, cost savings, and equitable opportunities, particularly for smaller vendors.

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Installation Guide

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Navigate to each folder (client and server) and install dependencies.

# Install server dependencies
cd server
npm install

# Install client dependencies
cd ../client
npm install

# Start the server
cd server
npm run dev

# Start the client
cd ../client
npm run dev

#sample .env file
MONGO_URL =
DB_NAME = ""
JWT_SECRET=""
PORT=5000

Key Features

Core Functionalities

1. Automated Data Collection
   • Sources include e-commerce platforms, government portals, and public databases.
2. Real-Time Price Comparison
   • Provides accurate and up-to-date pricing insights.
3. Decision-Making Support
   • Comprehensive tools for analyzing market trends and fluctuations.

Technical Features

4. Caching for Speed
   • Redis reduces query response time by caching frequently accessed data.
5. Load Balancing
   • Nginx balances requests across backend servers.

User-Focused Features

6. User-Friendly Interface
   • Built with ReactJS and TailwindCSS for an intuitive design.
7. Scalability
   • Handles increasing data and user demands efficiently.
8. Historical Data Access
   • Provides historical price trends for informed decisions.

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Technologies Used

• Frontend: ReactJS, TailwindCSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Additional Tools: Redis, Nginx

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Purpose

MarketScout is designed to:

1. Improve decision-making with accurate and real-time price comparisons.
2. Promote transparency and fairness in procurement.
3. Optimize budgets and reduce overpayment.
4. Foster inclusivity for smaller vendors.
5. Automate processes for better efficiency.