E-commerce Platform

Overview

This project demonstrates a full-stack e-commerce platform that handles everything from product catalog management to payment processing. The application is built with Next.js for optimal performance and SEO, uses Prisma for type-safe database operations, and integrates with Stripe for secure payment processing.

Key Features

Product Management

• Dynamic Product Catalog: Browse products with advanced filtering and search capabilities
• Inventory Tracking: Real-time inventory management with low-stock alerts
• Product Variants: Support for different sizes, colors, and configurations

User Experience

• Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
• Fast Loading: Server-side rendering and image optimization for quick page loads
• Intuitive Navigation: Clean, modern interface with easy-to-use navigation

Payment Processing

• Secure Checkout: Integration with Stripe for PCI-compliant payment processing
• Multiple Payment Methods: Support for credit cards, digital wallets, and more
• Order Management: Complete order tracking from purchase to delivery

Technical Implementation

Frontend Architecture

The frontend is built with Next.js 13+ using the App Router for optimal performance:

// Example product page component
export default function ProductPage({ params }: { params: { id: string } }) {
  const product = await getProduct(params.id)
  
  return (
    <div className="container mx-auto px-4 py-8">
      <ProductGallery images={product.images} />
      <ProductDetails product={product} />
      <AddToCartButton productId={product.id} />
    </div>
  )
}

Database Design

Using Prisma for type-safe database operations with PostgreSQL:

model Product {
  id          String   @id @default(cuid())
  name        String
  description String?
  price       Decimal
  images      String[]
  category    Category @relation(fields: [categoryId], references: [id])
  categoryId  String
  variants    ProductVariant[]
  createdAt   DateTime @default(now())
  updatedAt   DateTime @updatedAt
}

Payment Integration

Stripe integration for secure payment processing:

// Server action for creating payment intent
export async function createPaymentIntent(amount: number) {
  const paymentIntent = await stripe.paymentIntents.create({
    amount: amount * 100, // Convert to cents
    currency: 'usd',
    metadata: {
      integration_check: 'accept_a_payment',
    },
  })
  
  return { clientSecret: paymentIntent.client_secret }
}

Performance Optimizations

Image Optimization

• Next.js Image component for automatic optimization
• WebP format support with fallbacks
• Lazy loading for improved page speed

Caching Strategy

• Redis for session management and cart persistence
• Database query optimization with proper indexing
• CDN integration for static assets

SEO Optimization

• Server-side rendering for better search engine visibility
• Structured data markup for rich snippets
• Optimized meta tags and Open Graph integration

Deployment & DevOps

The application is deployed on Vercel with the following setup:

• Automatic deployments from GitHub
• Environment-specific configurations for development, staging, and production
• Database migrations handled through Prisma
• Monitoring and analytics integration

Future Enhancements

• AI-powered recommendations based on user behavior
• Advanced analytics dashboard for business insights
• Multi-vendor marketplace capabilities
• International shipping and currency support