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E-Commerce Web Application

Intermediate 4-6 weeks Web

Develop a comprehensive e-commerce platform with product catalog, shopping cart, checkout process, and admin dashboard for product management. This project will simulate a real-world online shopping experience.

React Node.js Express MongoDB Redux
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Project Overview

Architecture Overview

This project follows a modern MERN stack architecture with Redux for state management. The frontend and backend are decoupled, communicating via RESTful APIs. MongoDB is used for data persistence with a well-structured schema design for products, users, orders, and reviews.

Key Features

  • User authentication with JWT and social login options
  • Advanced product search with filters and sorting
  • Real-time shopping cart with persistent storage
  • Secure checkout flow with multiple payment options
  • Responsive design optimized for all devices
  • Order tracking and history for customers
  • Admin dashboard with sales analytics

Learning Outcomes

  • Building secure authentication systems
  • Implementing complex state management with Redux
  • Creating responsive interfaces with React
  • Designing RESTful APIs for e-commerce operations
  • Handling payment gateway integrations
  • Implementing search and filtering algorithms

Business Value

E-commerce is a trillion-dollar industry with continued growth. Creating a functional e-commerce application demonstrates your ability to handle complex user flows, state management, payment processing, and data management - all critical skills for modern web development roles.

Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of JavaScript and React
  • Understanding of HTTP and RESTful APIs
  • Familiarity with Node.js and Express
  • Basic understanding of databases (MongoDB preferred)

Suggested Curriculum

  1. Implement user authentication and profile management
  2. Create product catalog with search and filter capabilities
  3. Develop shopping cart functionality with real-time updates
  4. Build checkout process with payment integration
  5. Create admin dashboard for product and order management

Submission Requirements

  • Public GitHub repository with clean commit history.
  • README that explains features, setup, and deployment (template below).
  • Use semantic commits; no large binary files in Git.
  • Respect project structure and include environment variable samples.
  • Include screenshots or a short demo GIF in the README.
  • Pass basic linting and build checks; no console errors in UI.
Note: Do not include secrets in the repository. Use .env files locally and share example keys only.

Repository Standards

  • Default branch: main
  • Use a permissive license (MIT) unless otherwise needed
  • Include .gitignore for Node/Next.js
  • Add .nvmrc or engines field for Node 18+
  • PR-ready: clear folder structure and typed code (TS preferred)
  • No hardcoded credentials; use environment variables
  • Include sample data/seed script when relevant
  • Add basic tests where feasible (smoke tests acceptable)

Web Deployment Checklist

  • Hosted URL is mandatory for all web projects (Vercel recommended).
  • Ensure production build works (no build-time errors or 500s).
  • ENV vars configured on hosting platform; no secrets in code.
  • Update README with Live URL and deployment notes.
  • Basic SEO: title, meta description, favicon present.
  • Performance: images optimized, no blocking console errors.
Optional: Set up CI to run lint and type-check on pull requests.

README Template

# E-Commerce Web Application

A production-ready implementation of the E-Commerce Web Application project.

## Demo
- Live URL: <YOUR_DEPLOYED_URL>

## Features
- List the major features implemented

## Tech Stack
- Framework: Next.js / React
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- State: React state / Zustand / Redux (if any)
- Other: List libraries

## Architecture
- Briefly describe folders and key modules

## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+

### Setup
```bash
npm install
```

### Environment Variables
Create a .env.local file using the template below and fill values:
```env
# .env.example
NEXT_PUBLIC_API_BASE=""
```

### Run Locally
```bash
npm run dev
```

### Build
```bash
npm run build && npm start
```

## Deployment
- Platform: Vercel / Netlify / GitHub Pages
- Build Command: npm run build
- Output: .next (default for Next.js)

## API Endpoints (if applicable)
- GET /api/... - description

## Screenshots
Include 2-3 screenshots or a short GIF demo.

## License
MIT

## Author
Your Name (@yourhandle)

Resources

  • React Official Documentation
    Open
  • MongoDB University
    Open
  • Redux Toolkit Guide
    Open
  • Stripe API Documentation
    Open

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Project Includes:

  • Detailed documentation
  • Curriculum
  • Community support
  • Verified completion certificate

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