This NodeJS application, integrated with Ngrok and the WhatsApp Business API, serves as a foundation for creating a WhatsApp chatbot for ecommerce purposes. The tutorial used to create this project can be found at blog.logrocket.com.
The application uses the WhatsApp Business API to create a simple ecommerce shop where customers can interact with a WhatsApp chatbot to browse and buy household items and fast fashion.
To set up this Ecommerce App, follow these steps:
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Clone the repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/ikramdeveloper/ecommerce-app-nodejs-whatsapp-cloud-api.git
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Navigate to the project directory:
cd ecommerce-app-nodejs-whatsapp-cloud-api
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Install dependencies:
npm i # npm install
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Follow the instructions in blog.logrocket.com to configure and set up the WhatsApp Business API.
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Run the application:
npm start
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Use Ngrok to expose your local server to the internet:
ngrok http 3000
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