The Challenge
This project aimed to build a scalable and robust e-commerce platform from scratch. The primary goal was to create a seamless shopping experience for users while providing administrators with powerful tools to manage products and orders. We leveraged Next.js for server-side rendering to ensure fast load times and SEO optimization.
Approach
We adopted a component-driven development approach, building reusable UI components with React and Tailwind CSS. State management was handled using React Context for the shopping cart and user session. Firebase was chosen for authentication and real-time database capabilities, allowing for instant inventory updates.
Roadblocks & Solutions
One of the main challenges was integrating Stripe for secure payment processing while handling various edge cases like failed transactions and webhooks. Another challenge was optimizing image loading for a large product catalog, which we solved by using Next.js Image component and lazy loading strategies.
The Outcome
The final platform achieved a 99% uptime and successfully handled over 500 concurrent users during stress testing. The streamlined checkout process reduced cart abandonment rates by 20% compared to the previous solution.
Tech Stack
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A full-stack e-commerce solution with features like product catalog, shopping cart, user authentication, and a Stripe-integrated checkout process.