https://roadmap.sh/projects/ecommerce-api

Full-Stack E-Commerce Platform

A production-ready, full-stack e-commerce solution built with Next.js, Express, and PostgreSQL. This platform features a secure shopping experience, administrative management tools, and seamless Stripe payment integration.

🏗 Project Architecture

The project is orchestrated with Docker Compose, utilizing Nginx as a high-performance entry point:

• Nginx: Acting as a Reverse Proxy and Load Balancer (Port 80).
• Frontend: Next.js (App Router) storefront, optimized for performance and SEO.
• Backend: Express.js REST API with PostgreSQL for data persistence.

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🚀 Quick Start (Docker)

Ensure you have Docker and Docker Compose installed.

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/blackbox24/E-Commerce-platform.git
   cd E-Commerce-platform

2. Configure Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root directory (based on .env.example) with your credentials:

   cp .env.example .env

3. Launch the platform:

   docker-compose up --build

   • Storefront & Admin: http://localhost (Port 80)
   • API Access: http://localhost/api

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📦 Key Features

🛒 Storefront

• Browse & Search: Paginated product listings with dynamic image resolution.
• Cart Management: Add/Remove items with real-time stock awareness.
• Secure Checkout: Integrated with Stripe for PCI-compliant payments.
• User Profile: Personal order history and session management.

🛡 Security

• HTTP-only Cookies: Secure authentication flow that protects against XSS/CSRF.
• Transactions: Atomic database operations for order fulfillment.
• Idempotency: Webhook protection to prevent duplicate orders.

👨‍💼 Administration

• Dashboard: High-level overview of platform metrics.
• Inventory CRUD: Manage products with multi-part image uploads.
• User & Order Management: Administrative control over all platform data.

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🛠 Documentation per Service

For detailed technical breakdowns, service-specific TODOs, and deployment strategies, please refer to:

• Backend Documentation (Express/PostgreSQL)
• Frontend Documentation (Next.js/Tailwind)

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✅ Master TODO List

• Hybrid SSR/CSR Authentication with Cookies.
• Scalable Backend Pagination.
• Idempotent Stripe Webhook Integration.
• Multi-stage Optimized Docker Builds.
• Atomic Order Fulfillment Transactions.
• Implement Redis Caching for Product Stock.
• Add Loading Skeletons and Error Boundaries.
• Integrate a dedicated Image CDN (Cloudinary).

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👥 Author

Hope Decardi-Nelson - GitHub