E-commerce Platform

Project Overview

A modern, full-stack e-commerce platform built to handle high-traffic sales with a focus on performance, security, and user experience.

The Problem

Traditional e-commerce platforms often suffer from slow page loads, complex checkout processes, and poor mobile experiences. The goal was to create a fast, intuitive shopping experience that works seamlessly across all devices.

Solution Architecture

Frontend

• Next.js 14 with App Router for optimal performance
• Server Components for fast initial page loads
• Optimistic UI updates for instant feedback
• Progressive Web App capabilities

Backend

• API Routes for secure server-side operations
• Stripe Integration for payment processing
• PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
• Redis for caching and session management

Key Features

• Product catalog with advanced filtering
• Shopping cart with real-time updates
• Secure checkout with Stripe
• Order tracking and history
• Admin dashboard for inventory management
• Email notifications

Technical Highlights

Performance Optimizations

• Image optimization with Next.js Image component
• Route prefetching for instant navigation
• Incremental Static Regeneration for product pages
• Edge caching with Vercel

Security

• Server-side validation for all inputs
• CSRF protection
• Rate limiting on API endpoints
• Secure payment handling with Stripe

Results

• 97 Lighthouse Performance score
• < 2s page load time on 3G networks
• Zero security vulnerabilities in production
• 15% increase in conversion rate compared to previous platform
• Processing 1000+ orders/month

Challenges Overcome

1. Inventory Management: Implemented optimistic locking to prevent overselling
2. Payment Flow: Created a robust error handling system for payment failures
3. Mobile UX: Designed a mobile-first interface that increased mobile conversions by 20%

Future Roadmap

• Multi-vendor marketplace support
• AI-powered product recommendations
• International payment methods
• Subscription billing support