Overview
CodersCore is a full-stack e-commerce platform. It has a clean interface, secure payments, and a responsive layout that works on all devices.
Features
For Customers
- Product Catalog: Browse products with advanced filtering
- Shopping Cart: Persistent cart with real-time updates
- Secure Checkout: Multiple payment options
- Order Tracking: Real-time status updates
- User Accounts: Order history and saved preferences
For Administrators
- Inventory Management: Stock tracking and alerts
- Order Management: Process and fulfill orders
- Analytics Dashboard: Sales and user insights
- Content Management: Update products and categories
Technical Architecture
Frontend
// Next.js App Router with React Server Components
export default async function ProductPage({
params
}: {
params: { slug: string }
}) {
const product = await getProduct(params.slug);
return (
<div className="container mx-auto py-8">
<ProductGallery images={product.images} />
<ProductInfo product={product} />
<AddToCartButton productId={product.id} />
</div>
);
}Shopping Cart State
// Zustand store for cart management
import { create } from 'zustand';
import { persist } from 'zustand/middleware';
interface CartStore {
items: CartItem[];
addItem: (product: Product) => void;
removeItem: (productId: string) => void;
clearCart: () => void;
total: number;
}
export const useCart = create<CartStore>()(
persist(
(set, get) => ({
items: [],
addItem: (product) => set((state) => ({
items: [...state.items, { ...product, quantity: 1 }]
})),
removeItem: (productId) => set((state) => ({
items: state.items.filter(item => item.id !== productId)
})),
clearCart: () => set({ items: [] }),
get total() {
return get().items.reduce(
(sum, item) => sum + item.price * item.quantity,
0
);
}
}),
{ name: 'shopping-cart' }
)
);API Routes
// Next.js API route for order creation
import { NextResponse } from 'next/server';
import { stripe } from '@/lib/stripe';
export async function POST(req: Request) {
const { items, email } = await req.json();
const session = await stripe.checkout.sessions.create({
payment_method_types: ['card'],
line_items: items.map(item => ({
price_data: {
currency: 'usd',
product_data: { name: item.name },
unit_amount: item.price * 100,
},
quantity: item.quantity,
})),
mode: 'payment',
success_url: `${origin}/success?session_id={CHECKOUT_SESSION_ID}`,
cancel_url: `${origin}/cart`,
});
return NextResponse.json({ sessionId: session.id });
}Database Design
// Prisma schema
model Product {
id String @id @default(cuid())
name String
description String
price Float
images String[]
category Category @relation(fields: [categoryId], references: [id])
categoryId String
inStock Int @default(0)
createdAt DateTime @default(now())
orders OrderItem[]
}
model Order {
id String @id @default(cuid())
user User @relation(fields: [userId], references: [id])
userId String
items OrderItem[]
status OrderStatus @default(PENDING)
total Float
createdAt DateTime @default(now())
}Performance Optimizations
- Image Optimization: Next.js Image component with lazy loading
- Code Splitting: Dynamic imports for large components
- Caching: Redis for session and product caching
- CDN: Static assets served via Vercel Edge Network
Security Measures
- Input validation with Zod
- CSRF protection
- Rate limiting on API routes
- Secure payment handling via Stripe
- Environment variable management
Lessons Learned
Building CodersCore taught me:
- State management patterns for e-commerce
- Payment integration best practices
- Database optimization for product catalogs
- Building responsive, accessible UI components