2nd YearIntermediateWeb 8-10 weeks
E-Commerce Platform (Simplified)
A functional e-commerce site with product catalog, shopping cart, order management, and a mock payment flow — demonstrating real-world full-stack patterns.
ReactNode.jsExpressPostgreSQLStripe (test mode)
Find GitHub repos & source code →How to build it — step by step
- 1Product Catalog: Product CRUD with image upload (Multer), categories, and inventory tracking
- 2Cart System: Redux store for cart state with add/remove/quantity update; persist cart in localStorage
- 3Checkout Flow: Multi-step checkout: cart → address → payment → confirmation; Stripe test integration
- 4Order Management: Order history for users, order status updates for admins, email confirmations
Key features to implement
- ✓Product search and filter by category/price/rating
- ✓Wishlist and recently viewed items
- ✓User reviews and star ratings
- ✓Admin dashboard for product/order management
- ✓Order tracking with status timeline
💡 Unique twist to stand out
Implement "Flash Sale" functionality: a countdown timer reduces the price of selected products for a limited duration, with real-time inventory display using WebSockets.
🎓 What you'll learn
State management with Redux, payment gateway integration, image upload handling, and complex database relationships.