A reusable UI kit for e-commerce platforms.
Challenge
Designing a flexible and consistent UI system for various e-commerce needs.
Solution
Created modular components and documented usage for easy integration into any e-commerce project.
This e-commerce platform provides businesses with a complete solution for selling products online. The platform includes product management, inventory tracking, shopping cart functionality, secure checkout process, and integration with multiple payment gateways.
Key Features
- Responsive product catalog with filtering and search
- User authentication and profile management
- Shopping cart with persistent storage
- Checkout process with address validation
- Payment processing with Stripe and PayPal
- Order management and tracking
- Admin dashboard for inventory and order management
Technical Implementation
The frontend was built using React with TypeScript, utilizing Context API for state management and React Router for navigation. The UI was designed using a custom component library based on Tailwind CSS, ensuring a consistent look and feel throughout the application.
For the backend, we used Node.js with Express, connecting to a MongoDB database for data storage. Authentication was implemented using JWT tokens, and payment processing was integrated through Stripe’s API.
Challenges Overcome
One of the significant challenges was optimizing the product catalog for performance, especially when dealing with a large number of products and filtering options. We implemented virtualized lists and pagination to ensure smooth scrolling and quick loading times.
Another challenge was creating a seamless checkout experience across different devices. We used a multi-step form with state persistence to allow users to continue their checkout process even if they switched devices or closed their browser.