Kotek
A sophisticated e-commerce platform focusing on streamlined operations through integrated shipping management and automated workflows.Overview
Kotek is a comprehensive e-commerce platform focused on streamlining operations through integrated shipping management and automated workflows.The project involved creating a sophisticated database schema with complex relations and implementing third-party shipping provider APIs to centralize business operations in a single dashboard.
Key Features
Advanced Order Management: Implemented an order tracking system with multiple status stages.Shipping Integration: Developed direct integrations with shipping providers' APIs, eliminating the need for separate shipping management software.Multi-Address Management: Created a flexible address management system supporting multiple shipping locations per user with validation.Cart System: Built a sophisticated shopping cart with real-time inventory management and price calculations.Role-Based Authentication (RBA): Implemented a robust RBA system to control user access and permissions.Admin Panel: Developed tools for administrators to efficiently manage products and categories, including adding, updating, and deleting items with validation.
Technologies Used
PostgreSQL: Primary database with complex relations and constraintsPrisma ORM: For type-safe database operationsRESTful APIs: For shipping provider integrationsTypeScript: For static type checking and better code maintainabilityNext.js: For server-side rendering and static site generation
Technical Challenges
Complex Database Relations: Designed and implemented a sophisticated database schema handling multiple entity relationships and business rules.Shipping Integration: Successfully integrated shipping providers' APIs into a unified interface.Inventory Management: Implemented category/product management solution across multiple operations (cart, orders, cancellations).Order Tracking: Created an order tracking system with multiple status updates and automated notifications.
Business Solutions
Reduced operational overhead through shipping provider API integrationImplemented flexible address management supporting various delivery scenariosIncreased online presence by providing better SEO strategies.
Learnings
Gained deep understanding of e-commerce workflows and best practicesAcquired knowledge about complex database design and management for scalable applicationsLearned the importance of user experience in e-commerce platformsImproved skills in building secure and efficient role-based authentication systems