Welcome to the ultimate setup guide for FirebaseCMS, an e-commerce and blogging platform that’s as easy as riding a bike – once you know how to balance! Built with the powerful Angular 4 framework, Firebase, Angular Material, and Stripe, this platform allows you to create, manage, and moderate your digital storefront all in one place. Let’s embark on this journey together!

Getting Started with FirebaseCMS

Before diving into the setup, ensure you’ve got the following tools at your disposal:

• Node.js and npm installed
• Angular CLI
• A Firebase account
• A Stripe account for payment processing

Installation Steps

Here’s how to install and set up FirebaseCMS:

1. Install Angular CLI

Begin by installing Angular CLI globally on your machine:

npm install -g @angular/cli

2. Install NPM Packages

Next, navigate to your project directory and install the necessary packages:

npm install or yarn install
cd functions
npm install

Setting Up Firebase

Creating a Firebase account can feel overwhelming, but it’s simpler than tying your shoelaces!

3. Create a Firebase Project

Head over to Firebase and create a new project. Paste the config code from Firebase into your project.

4. Configure Authentication

• Enable Google, Email/Password, and Anonymous sign-in methods in the Firebase Authentication section.

5. Environment Configuration

Set up your local and production environments:

cd src
mkdir environments
cd environments
touch environment.ts
touch environment.prod.ts

// For environment.ts
export const environment = {
   production: false,
   firebase: {
       apiKey: 'xxxx',
       authDomain: 'xxxxx',
       databaseURL: 'xxxxx',
       projectId: 'xxxxx',
       storageBucket: 'xxxx',
       messagingSenderId: 'xxxx'
   }
};

// For environment.prod.ts
export const environment = {
   production: true,
   firebase: {
       apiKey: 'xxxx',
       authDomain: 'xxxxx',
       databaseURL: 'xxxxx',
       projectId: 'xxxxx',
       storageBucket: 'xxxx',
       messagingSenderId: 'xxxx'
   }
};

Stripe Integration

Think of Stripe as the cash register of your online store, making transactions smooth and easy.

6. Create a Stripe Account

Create an account on Stripe and get your API keys.

7. Add Stripe Keys to Firebase

firebase functions:config:set stripe.token=YOUR_STRIPE_SECRET_KEY

Then, update your environment files with your Publishable API Key, similar to how you wrote your Firebase API configuration.

Final Steps

Now you’ll create a SuperAdmin account and set up email confirmation:

8. Create a SuperAdmin Account

npm run hashcode

Add the generated hashcode to your Firebase database under admins and ensure you create a user in Firebase with the same email.

9. Email Confirmation Setup

• Enable Less Secure Apps in your Gmail account if you’re using one.
• Set Gmail credentials as Firebase configs:

firebase functions:config:set gmail.email=EMAIL_ADDRESS gmail.password=PASSWORD

Running the Application

Time to test your creation! Use the following command to launch the development server:

ng serve

Troubleshooting

If you run into any hiccups along the way, here are some common troubleshooting tips:

• Check your Firebase configuration for errors.
• Verify that all necessary services are enabled on Firebase.
• Ensure your Stripe keys are correctly set and match your Stripe account.

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Conclusion

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