Problem Context
Need to demonstrate full-stack e-commerce capabilities including payment processing, inventory management, and admin controls. Required building a production-ready platform that handles real transactions securely.
Outcome & Impact
Fully functional e-commerce platform deployed on Vercel with Stripe test mode integration. Demonstrates complete transaction flow from product browsing to payment confirmation, with admin panel for product and order management.
Engineering Challenges
- Implementing secure payment processing with Stripe API integration
- Managing real-time inventory synchronization across concurrent transactions
- Building responsive UI that works seamlessly across all device sizes
- Handling edge cases in checkout flow (payment failures, inventory conflicts)