E-Commerce Platform

Project Overview

A comprehensive e-commerce platform built with modern web technologies, featuring a customer-facing storefront, secure payment processing, and a powerful admin dashboard for managing products, orders, and inventory.

Tech Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Stripe, Tailwind CSS

Timeline: 3 months

Role: Lead Developer

The Challenge

The client needed a scalable e-commerce solution that could handle thousands of products and concurrent users while providing a seamless shopping experience. Key requirements included:

Fast page load times and smooth navigation
Secure payment processing with multiple payment methods
Real-time inventory management
Comprehensive admin dashboard
Mobile-responsive design

The Strategy

Architecture

I designed a full-stack application using Next.js for both the frontend and API routes, leveraging server-side rendering for optimal performance and SEO. PostgreSQL was chosen for its reliability and support for complex queries needed for inventory management.

Key Features Implemented

Product Catalog: Dynamic product pages with filtering, sorting, and search functionality
Shopping Cart: Persistent cart with real-time price calculations
Checkout Flow: Multi-step checkout with address validation and order confirmation
Payment Integration: Stripe integration supporting credit cards and digital wallets
Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive management interface for products, orders, and customers
Inventory System: Real-time stock tracking with low-stock alerts

Technical Highlights

Implemented server-side rendering for product pages to improve SEO
Used optimistic UI updates for cart operations to enhance perceived performance
Built a custom webhook handler for Stripe events
Implemented row-level security in PostgreSQL for data protection
Created a reusable component library for consistent UI across the platform

Key Benchmarks

Page Load Time: Under 2 seconds for product pages
Lighthouse Score: 95+ across all metrics
Conversion Rate: 3.2% (above industry average)
Uptime: 99.9% since launch

The Results

The platform successfully launched and has been processing hundreds of orders daily. Key achievements include:

Processed over $500K in transactions in the first quarter
Reduced cart abandonment rate by 25% compared to the previous system
Admin dashboard reduced product management time by 60%
Mobile traffic accounts for 65% of total visits with high engagement

Conclusion

This project demonstrated the power of modern web technologies in building scalable e-commerce solutions. The combination of Next.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL provided a solid foundation that can grow with the business. The success of this platform has led to additional feature requests and ongoing development.

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