This repository contains the MonkeyZ application, ready for deployment to DigitalOcean App Platform.

• backend/ - FastAPI backend API
• frontend/ - React frontend application

Before deploying to DigitalOcean, ensure:

• All empty files have been removed or properly initialized
• MongoDB connection is tested and working
• Environment variables are properly configured
• Health check endpoint is implemented in the backend
• Frontend is properly configured to connect to the backend

1. Create a new app in DigitalOcean App Platform
2. Connect to your GitHub repository
3. Select the backend directory
4. Configure environment variables according to .env.template
5. Set build command to pip install -r requirements.txt
6. Set run command to uvicorn main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port $PORT
7. Deploy the app
8. Test the health endpoint at https://your-app-url/health

1. Create a new static site in DigitalOcean App Platform
2. Connect to your GitHub repository
3. Select the frontend directory
4. Configure environment variables according to .env.template
5. Set build command to npm install && npm run build
6. Set output directory to build
7. Deploy the app
8. Verify the site loads correctly

1. Create a MongoDB database in DigitalOcean (or use another provider)
2. Get the connection string
3. Configure the backend with the connection string
4. Test the connection using test_mongodb_connection.py

• Backend health check passes
• Frontend loads correctly
• User authentication works
• Product listings are visible
• API calls between frontend and backend work correctly

If you encounter issues during deployment, check:

1. DigitalOcean App Platform logs
2. MongoDB connection string format
3. Environment variables configuration
4. CORS settings for API requests

For more detailed instructions, refer to DIGITALOCEAN_DEPLOYMENT.md.