E-Commerce Platform
A full-stack e-commerce platform built with Next.js, Stripe, and PostgreSQL. Features include product catalog, cart management, and secure checkout.
Overview
This e-commerce platform was built as a comprehensive solution for small businesses looking to sell products online. It features a modern, responsive design with a focus on performance and user experience.
Key Features
- Product Catalog: Browse products with filtering by category, price range, and search
- Shopping Cart: Add, remove, and update quantities with persistent cart state
- Secure Checkout: Integrated with Stripe for PCI-compliant payment processing
- Order Management: Track order status and view order history
- Admin Dashboard: Manage products, orders, and customer data
Technical Details
The application is built with Next.js 14 using the App Router for server-side rendering and static generation where appropriate. The database layer uses PostgreSQL with Prisma as the ORM.
Architecture
The project follows a clean architecture pattern with clear separation between the presentation, business logic, and data access layers. API routes handle all server-side operations, while React Server Components are used for data fetching on the frontend.
Lessons Learned
Building this project taught me a lot about payment integration, handling edge cases in e-commerce flows, and optimizing database queries for large product catalogs.