Multi-Vendor Marketplace Application

A robust, production-ready full-stack Multi-Vendor Marketplace application built with Django and MySQL. The system is architected as a clean monolith featuring isolated apps for granular feature handling, comprehensive user authentication, dynamic item listing, and a built-in messaging system for buyers and sellers.

🚀 Key Features

• Decoupled App Architecture: Separated into core, dashboard, item, and conversation apps for modularity and scalability.
• Relational Database Backend: Powered by a robust MySQL implementation managing complex relationships for listings and user chats.
• Security First: Strict environment configuration using .env handling for sensitive data (DEBUG, SECRET_KEY, Database Credentials).
• Comprehensive Inbox System: Native, internal messaging thread architecture allowing real-time context-based inquiries on marketplace items.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Python, Django (Monolithic Architecture)
• Database: MySQL
• Environment Management: Python venv, python-dotenv

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💻 Getting Started Locally

1. Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+
• MySQL Server running locally

2. Installation & Setup

Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory:

git clone [https://github.com/manojkc1dev/marketplace-app.git](https://github.com/manojkc1dev/marketplace-app.git)
cd marketplace-app