SoftSell - Software License Resale Platform

SoftSell is a modern web application that helps businesses recover value from their unused or excess software licenses with transparent, secure, and efficient resale solutions.

Features

• Expert Valuation: Our team of license experts ensures you receive the maximum value for your software assets
• Secure Transactions: End-to-end encrypted transactions with verified buyers
• 24-hour Valuation: Quick turnaround on license valuations
• No Upfront Fees: Pay only when your licenses sell

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• UI Components: Shadcn UI
• Animations: Framer Motion
• Form Handling: React Hook Form with Zod validation
• State Management: React Query
• Routing: React Router
• API Integration: Gemini AI for chat support

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• Bun or npm package manager

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/soft-sell.git
   cd soft-sell

2. Install dependencies

   # Using Bun:
   bun install
   
   # Or using npm:
   npm install

3. Set up environment variables

   cp .env.example .env.local

   Add your Gemini API key and URL to the .env file

4. Start the development server

   # Using Bun:
   bun dev
   
   # Or using npm:
   npm run dev

Project Structure

soft-sell/
├── public/               # Static assets
│   └── favicon.svg       # Custom SoftSell favicon
├── src/                  # Source code
│   ├── components/       # UI components
│   │   ├── motion/       # Reusable motion components
│   │   └── ui/           # Shadcn UI components
│   ├── hooks/            # Custom React hooks
│   ├── lib/              # Utility functions and constants
│   ├── pages/            # Page components
│   ├── services/         # API services (Gemini AI integration)
│   ├── App.tsx           # Main application component
│   ├── env.ts            # Environment variables validation
│   ├── index.css         # Global styles
│   └── main.tsx          # Application entry point
├── .env.example          # Example environment variables
├── components.json       # Shadcn UI configuration
├── eslint.config.js      # ESLint configuration
├── index.html            # HTML entry point
├── package.json          # Project dependencies and scripts
├── tsconfig.json         # TypeScript configuration
├── vite.config.ts        # Vite configuration
└── README.md             # Project documentation

Key Components

• Navbar: Main navigation with responsive mobile menu
• Hero: Landing section with main call-to-action
• HowItWorks: Step-by-step process explanation
• WhyChooseUs: Benefits and features highlights
• Testimonials: Customer reviews and feedback
• ContactForm: Contact form with validation
• ChatWidget: AI-powered chat assistant using Gemini API
• Footer: Site footer with links and contact information

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request