Zakvan
Custom E-commerce Platform
Completed a custom e-commerce platform with comprehensive features including an admin panel for full platform control.
Overview
Zakvan is a full-featured e-commerce platform built from the ground up to provide a complete online shopping experience. The platform includes product catalog management, user accounts, shopping cart functionality, secure checkout process, and order management.
Key Features
Customer-facing Features
- Product Catalog: Browsable and searchable product listings with filtering
- User Accounts: Registration, profiles, order history, and saved items
- Shopping Cart: Real-time cart management with quantity adjustments
- Secure Checkout: Multi-step process with address and payment handling
- Order Tracking: Real-time updates on order status
- Wishlist: Save items for future purchase
- Reviews: Product rating and review system
Admin Panel Features
- Dashboard: Overview of sales, orders, and inventory
- Product Management: Add, edit, and remove products with variants
- Inventory Control: Stock level tracking and alerts
- Order Processing: View, update, and manage customer orders
- Customer Management: Access to user accounts and purchase history
- Analytics: Basic reporting on sales and product performance
Technical Implementation
The platform was built using React.js for the frontend, providing a fast and responsive user interface. Firebase was used as the backend solution, offering:
- Real-time database for product and order information
- Authentication for customer and admin accounts
- Cloud storage for product images and assets
The integration with SSLCOMMERZ payment gateway enables secure online transactions, supporting multiple payment methods popular in Bangladesh, including credit cards, mobile banking, and internet banking options.
Challenges and Solutions
One significant challenge was implementing a robust inventory management system that prevented overselling while maintaining performance. We solved this using Firebase's transaction operations to ensure atomic updates to inventory levels during the checkout process.
Another challenge was creating a responsive design that worked well on mobile devices, which we addressed through extensive testing and refinement of the mobile user experience.
Impact
The platform successfully provided a complete e-commerce solution with the SSLCOMMERZ payment gateway integration enabling real transactions. As a university project, it demonstrated practical application of web development skills in creating a commercially viable product.