Multi-Vendor E-Commerce Platform

Completed

A scalable, microservices-based marketplace with real-time features, secure payments, and comprehensive analytics

Role
Full-Stack Developer/Architect
Type
Full-Stack E-Commerce Application

Overview

Problem

Create a scalable multi-vendor marketplace that handles complex order processing, real-time communication, and provides excellent UX for both buyers and sellers

Solution

Microservices-based architecture with dedicated services for different business domains, real-time features, and event-driven analytics

Impact

A robust, scalable platform that supports multiple vendors, handles complex transactions, and provides seamless user experiences

frontend

Next.js 15
React 19
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
CSS Variables
Zustand
Jotai
React Hook Form
Lucide React
Custom Components
React Query
Fetch API
Stripe React

backend

Node.js
Express.js
TypeScript
Prisma
JWT
bcrypt
Custom validators
Swagger/OpenAPI
Morgan

databases

MongoDB
Redis
Prisma

messaging and_events

WebSocket
Apache Kafka
Kafka Topics

external services

Stripe API
ImageKit
Base64 conversion

devops and_tools

Nx Workspace
Docker
npm/yarn
ESLint
Prettier
Jest
Git

Customer Features

Multi-Vendor Shopping Cart

Unified checkout with products from multiple sellers

  • Shop-based order splitting
  • Individual payment processing per shop
  • Unified cart interface

Real-Time Chat

Instant messaging with sellers

  • WebSocket-based communication
  • Online status tracking
  • Message persistence
  • Conversation management

Advanced Product Discovery

Sophisticated search and filtering

  • Category-based navigation
  • Price range filtering
  • Multi-criteria search
  • Product recommendations

Wishlist & Tracking

Save favorites and track orders

  • Product wishlist management
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Order history
  • Notification system

Secure Payments

Safe and reliable checkout

  • Stripe integration
  • Multiple payment methods
  • PCI compliance
  • Payment session management

Responsive Design

Optimized for all devices

  • Mobile-first approach
  • Dark/light theme support
  • Smooth animations
  • Accessible interface

Seller Features

Product Management

Complete product lifecycle control

  • Rich text editor for descriptions
  • Image upload with optimization
  • Inventory tracking
  • Category management
  • Bulk operations

Order Management

Comprehensive order dashboard

  • Order status updates
  • Order filtering and search
  • Revenue analytics
  • Customer communication

Discount Management

Flexible coupon system

  • Full CRUD operations for coupons
  • Percentage and flat discounts
  • Product-specific coupons
  • Cart-level application
  • Expiration dates and limits

Shop Customization

Brand your storefront

  • Shop profile settings
  • Banner and logo upload
  • Shop description
  • Contact information

Analytics Dashboard

Business insights and metrics

  • Sales analytics
  • Product performance
  • Customer behavior
  • Revenue tracking