TradeSphere 📊

TradeSphere is an investment and stock tracking platform that enables users to monitor real-time stock prices, manage their investment portfolios, and stay updated with market trends. Developed using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js), TradeSphere provides a comprehensive experience for both beginner and experienced investors.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Tech Stack
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Environment Variables
• Usage
• API Endpoints
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

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Features

• Real-time Stock Data: Fetch live stock prices and historical data from third-party APIs.
• Portfolio Management: Users can create, update, and manage their stock portfolios.
• Watchlist: Add favorite stocks to a watchlist for easy tracking.
• User Authentication: Secure login and registration with JWT authentication.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for all screen sizes and devices.
• Market Analysis: Detailed stock charts and analysis for informed investment decisions.

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Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB (NoSQL database)
• APIs: Stock Market API (e.g., Alpha Vantage, IEX Cloud)
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Deployment: Hosted on AWS, Heroku, or DigitalOcean

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure that you have the following software installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Git

You will also need an API key from a stock data provider such as Alpha Vantage or IEX Cloud.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/syedtasavour/tradesphere.git
   cd tradesphere

2. Install the necessary dependencies:

   # Install server dependencies
   npm install
   
   # Install client dependencies
   cd client
   npm install

3. Set up the environment variables in a .env file.

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Environment Variables

In the root of the project, create a .env file and add the following variables:

# MongoDB
MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string

# JWT Secret Key
JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key

# Server Port
PORT=5000

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Usage

After setting up the environment variables, you can run the project locally.

1. Start the backend server:

   npm run server

2. Start the frontend React app:

   cd client
   npm start

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to use TradeSphere.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute to TradeSphere, follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Make your changes and commit:

   git commit -m 'Add new feature or fix'

4. Push the changes to your fork:

   git push origin feature-name

5. Submit a pull request with a description of your changes.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Contact

For any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out:

• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/syedtasavour

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Feel free to contribute by forking the repository and submitting pull requests!