Implement backend functionalities to support the transition of our website to an e-commerce model. This includes setting up database models, creating APIs for user and order management, integrating Stripe for payment processing, and implementing email notifications for various user actions.
Backend Tasks:
Database Models
Users: Store user information including authentication data.
Addresses: Enable users to save and manage multiple addresses.
Orders: Track order details, status, and history.
Products: Maintain product details, pricing, and availability.
API Development
Stripe Payment Processing: Develop endpoints to handle payment processing through Stripe.
User Authentication: APIs for user login and signup.
User Profile Management: Allow users to update their profile and manage their credentials.
Address Management: APIs for adding and updating multiple addresses.
Order Management: Create APIs for placing orders, viewing order history, and tracking.
Email Notifications
Signup Confirmation: Send a confirmation email upon successful signup.
Verification Email: Implement email verification for new accounts.
Order Confirmation: Send detailed order confirmation emails post-purchase.
Additional Requirements
Ensure all APIs are secure and comply with current best practices for data handling and privacy.
Integrate error handling and data validation across all backend processes.
Set up automated tests for all new backend functionalities.
Rationale
Developing these backend capabilities is essential for supporting the new e-commerce functionalities on the frontend, enhancing user interaction, and ensuring secure and efficient transaction processing.
Impact
This backend overhaul will provide robust support for e-commerce activities, streamline the user experience, and ensure secure and reliable operations, paving the way for increased user engagement and sales growth.
Implement backend functionalities to support the transition of our website to an e-commerce model. This includes setting up database models, creating APIs for user and order management, integrating Stripe for payment processing, and implementing email notifications for various user actions.
Backend Tasks:
Database Models
Users: Store user information including authentication data.
Addresses: Enable users to save and manage multiple addresses.
Orders: Track order details, status, and history.
Products: Maintain product details, pricing, and availability.
API Development
Stripe Payment Processing: Develop endpoints to handle payment processing through Stripe.
User Authentication: APIs for user login and signup.
User Profile Management: Allow users to update their profile and manage their credentials.
Address Management: APIs for adding and updating multiple addresses.
Order Management: Create APIs for placing orders, viewing order history, and tracking.
Email Notifications
Signup Confirmation: Send a confirmation email upon successful signup.
Verification Email: Implement email verification for new accounts.
Order Confirmation: Send detailed order confirmation emails post-purchase.
Additional Requirements
Ensure all APIs are secure and comply with current best practices for data handling and privacy.
Integrate error handling and data validation across all backend processes.
Set up automated tests for all new backend functionalities.
Rationale
Developing these backend capabilities is essential for supporting the new e-commerce functionalities on the frontend, enhancing user interaction, and ensuring secure and efficient transaction processing.
Impact
This backend overhaul will provide robust support for e-commerce activities, streamline the user experience, and ensure secure and reliable operations, paving the way for increased user engagement and sales growth.