Full-Stack E-Commerce • React • Node.js • MongoDB

E-Commerce Platform

A comprehensive full-stack e-commerce solution delivering a seamless shopping experience from product discovery to checkout with secure payment integration.

GitHub Repository

Project Goals

Create an intuitive and responsive e-commerce experience
Implement secure user authentication and authorization
Build a comprehensive product catalog with search functionality
Develop a seamless checkout process with payment integration
Design a scalable architecture for future growth
Provide detailed analytics for business insights

Key Features

User Authentication

Secure login/signup with role-based access control

Advanced Search

Faceted search with filters and real-time results

Shopping Cart

Persistent cart with real-time updates

Payment Processing

Secure checkout with multiple payment methods

Order Management

Order tracking, history, and notifications

Responsive Design

Optimized for all devices and screen sizes

Architecture

The application follows a modern microservices architecture with clear separation of concerns.

Frontend Architecture

React components with Redux for state management
Component-based design for reusability
Client-side routing with React Router
Responsive design with CSS Grid and Flexbox

Backend Architecture

Node.js with Express for RESTful API endpoints
MongoDB database with Mongoose ODM
JWT-based authentication middleware
MVC pattern for organized code structure

Technical Implementation

Frontend Development

Component-based architecture using React hooks
Redux for global state management
Custom hooks for reusable logic
Optimized bundle size with code splitting
Lazy loading for improved performance

Backend Development

RESTful API design with proper status codes
Input validation and sanitization
Error handling middleware
Caching strategies for improved performance
Rate limiting for API security

Payment Integration

Secure integration with payment gateway API
PCI compliance for handling payment information
Webhook handling for payment confirmations
Order status tracking through payment lifecycle

Security Measures

JWT-based authentication with refresh token rotation
Password hashing using bcrypt
CSRF protection middleware
Input validation and sanitization
Rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks
HTTPS enforcement for all communications

Testing Strategy

Unit tests for individual components and functions
Integration tests for API endpoints
End-to-end tests for critical user flows
Automated UI testing with Cypress
Performance testing for load handling

Technologies Used

React Frontend

Node.js Backend

MongoDB Database

95% Test Coverage

Frontend: React, Redux, React Router, Material-UI
Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Mongoose
Authentication: JSON Web Tokens, bcrypt
Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress
Payment: Stripe API
Deployment: Docker, CI/CD with GitHub Actions
Cloud: AWS S3 for media storage

Results & Metrics

4.8/5 User Rating

98% Uptime

3s Page Load Time

75% Mobile Conversion

Future Enhancements

Integration with additional payment gateways
Implementation of product recommendation engine
Mobile app development using React Native
Advanced analytics dashboard for merchants
Internationalization and multi-currency support