E-Commerce Platform

Project Overview

This is a full-featured e-commerce platform built with modern web technologies. The application provides a seamless shopping experience with advanced features.

Key Features

• Product Catalog: Browse thousands of products with advanced filtering
• Real-time Inventory: Live stock updates
• Shopping Cart: Persistent cart across sessions
• Checkout: Secure payment processing with Stripe
• Order Tracking: Real-time order status updates
• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive management interface

Technical Implementation

Frontend

Built with Next.js 13 App Router, leveraging server components for optimal performance. TypeScript ensures type safety throughout the application.

Backend

RESTful API built with Next.js API routes, Prisma ORM for database operations, and PostgreSQL for data storage.

Payment Processing

Integrated Stripe for secure payment processing, supporting multiple payment methods and currencies.

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge: Performance with Large Product Catalogs

Solution: Implemented virtual scrolling and server-side pagination to handle thousands of products efficiently.

Challenge: Real-time Inventory Updates

Solution: Used WebSocket connections for real-time stock updates across all active sessions.

Results

• 99.9% uptime
• <2s average page load time
• 10,000+ monthly active users
• 4.8/5 average user rating