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E-commerce Platform Development with React & Node.js

Project Overview

We successfully developed a full-featured e-commerce platform for a retail client, delivering a modern, scalable solution that handles thousands of daily transactions.

Client Requirements

  • Industry: Fashion Retail
  • Timeline: 3 months
  • Budget: $15,000 - $25,000
  • Team Size: 4 developers

Key Features Implemented

Frontend (React.js)

  • Responsive product catalog with advanced filtering
  • Shopping cart and wishlist functionality
  • User authentication and profile management
  • Order tracking and history
  • Real-time inventory updates

Backend (Node.js + Express)

  • RESTful API architecture
  • JWT-based authentication
  • Order management system
  • Inventory management
  • Admin dashboard for content management

Database (MongoDB)

  • Product catalog with categories and variants
  • User profiles and order history
  • Inventory tracking
  • Analytics and reporting data

Technical Highlights

Payment Integration

// Stripe payment processing
const stripe = require('stripe')(process.env.STRIPE_SECRET_KEY);

const createPaymentIntent = async (amount, currency = 'usd') => {
  return await stripe.paymentIntents.create({
    amount: amount * 100, // Convert to cents
    currency,
    automatic_payment_methods: {
      enabled: true,
    },
  });
};

Real-time Features

  • WebSocket integration for live inventory updates
  • Real-time order status notifications
  • Live chat support system

Performance Optimization

  • Image optimization and lazy loading
  • Redis caching for frequently accessed data
  • CDN integration for static assets
  • Database query optimization

Results Achieved

Performance Metrics

  • Page Load Time: Under 2 seconds
  • Mobile Performance: 95+ Lighthouse score
  • Uptime: 99.9% availability
  • Conversion Rate: 3.2% improvement

Business Impact

  • 40% increase in online sales within first month
  • 60% reduction in cart abandonment rate
  • 50% improvement in mobile user engagement
  • Seamless integration with existing inventory system

Technologies Used

Frontend:

  • React.js 18
  • Redux Toolkit for state management
  • Material-UI for component library
  • React Router for navigation

Backend:

  • Node.js with Express.js
  • MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
  • Redis for caching
  • JWT for authentication

Payment & Services:

  • Stripe for payment processing
  • SendGrid for email notifications
  • Cloudinary for image management
  • AWS S3 for file storage

DevOps:

  • Docker containerization
  • AWS EC2 deployment
  • Nginx reverse proxy
  • SSL certificate implementation

Client Testimonial

“The team delivered an exceptional e-commerce platform that exceeded our expectations. The modern design, smooth user experience, and robust backend have significantly boosted our online sales. Their attention to detail and professional communication made the entire process seamless.”

— Johnson, CEO of Fashion Retail Company

Project Timeline

  • Week 1-2: Requirements analysis and system design
  • Week 3-6: Frontend development and UI/UX implementation
  • Week 7-10: Backend API development and database setup
  • Week 11-12: Payment integration and testing
  • Week 13: Deployment, optimization, and handover

Maintenance & Support

We provided 3 months of free maintenance including:

  • Bug fixes and minor updates
  • Performance monitoring
  • Security updates
  • Technical support and training

Contact Us

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