# 🌱 SEED THE DATABASE NOW!

## Quick Commands

```bash
# 1. Make sure MongoDB is running
mongod

# 2. In another terminal, seed the database
cd TurboTrades
npm run seed
```

## What You'll Get

✅ **24+ marketplace items** (CS2 & Rust skins)
✅ **Featured items** for homepage
✅ **Admin user** (seller for all items)
✅ **Price range** from $12.99 to $8,999.99
✅ **Real images** from Steam CDN

## Then Start Everything

```bash
# Terminal 1: Backend
cd TurboTrades
npm run dev

# Terminal 2: Frontend
cd TurboTrades/frontend
npm run dev
```

## View in Browser

Open: `http://localhost:5173`

You should see:
- ✅ Featured items on homepage
- ✅ Full marketplace at `/market`
- ✅ Working search & filters
- ✅ Item details pages

## Sample Items Include

**High Value:**
- AWP | Dragon Lore ($8,999.99)
- M4A4 | Howl ($2,499.99)
- Karambit | Fade ($1,899.99)
- Butterfly Knife | Doppler ($1,599.99)

**Mid Range:**
- Desert Eagle | Blaze ($499.99)
- Glock-18 | Fade ($299.99)
- AWP | Asiimov ($54.99)

**Affordable:**
- AK-47 | Neon Rider ($29.99)
- P250 | Asiimov ($24.99)
- MAC-10 | Neon Rider ($12.99)

## Verify It Worked

```bash
# Check MongoDB
mongosh
use turbotrades
db.items.countDocuments()  # Should show 24+
exit

# Check API
curl http://localhost:3000/market/items
```

## Troubleshooting

**MongoDB not connecting?**
```bash
# Start MongoDB first
mongod
```

**Items not showing in frontend?**
1. Check backend is running: `http://localhost:3000/health`
2. Check browser console for errors
3. Restart both servers

**Want to re-seed?**
```bash
# Safe to run multiple times - clears old data first
npm run seed
```

## That's It!

Your marketplace is now fully populated with data! 🎉

**Documentation:**
- Full seeding guide: `SEEDING.md`
- Item model: `models/Item.js`
- Seed script: `seed.js`