NovaPay 🚀 NovaPay is an invoicing system built on the Stellar network. It enables freelancers and small businesses to issue professional invoices and receive payments in USDC, ensuring fast transactions and minimal fees across borders.

🛠 Tech Stack Backend: Node.js + NestJS (Modular Architecture)

Frontend: Next.js + Tailwind CSS

Database: PostgreSQL + Prisma ORM

Payments: Stellar SDK (USDC on Stellar)

Authentication: JWT

Testing: Jest + Supertest

✨ Core Features Invoice Management: Create, track, and manage invoices with ease.

Crypto Payments: Native support for Stellar USDC payments.

Automated Verification: On-chain payment detection using unique Stellar memos.

Client Portal: Public-facing links for clients to view and pay invoices instantly.

Business Profiles: Customizable business details for professional billing.

🚀 Getting Started Prerequisites Node.js (v18+)

Docker & Docker-Compose

A Stellar Testnet account (for development)

Installation Clone the repository:

Bash git clone https://github.com/your-username/novapay.git cd novapay Install dependencies:

Bash npm install Setup Environment: Copy .env.example to .env and fill in your database and Stellar credentials.

Spin up the database:

Bash docker-compose up -d Run Migrations:

Bash npx prisma migrate dev Start Development Server:

Bash npm run start:dev 🧪 Testing We aim for high reliability. Run the test suite to ensure everything is working:

Bash

npm run test

npm run test:e2e

npm run test:cov