The SaaS-Based E-Commerce Platform is a comprehensive solution for creating and managing online stores. Utilizing the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), the platform provides a robust and scalable infrastructure for e-commerce businesses. Deployment is streamlined using Docker for containerization, Terraform for infrastructure as code, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD, ensuring efficient and automated deployment processes.

Backend: Node.js with Express.js

Frontend: React.js

Database: MongoDB

Containerization: Docker

Infrastructure as Code: Terraform

CI/CD: GitHub Actions

Secure user registration and login

Role-based access control for administrators, vendors, and customers

Add, edit, and delete products

Manage product categories, tags, and attributes

Track orders from creation to fulfillment

Manage order statuses and customer notifications

Persistent shopping cart functionality

Secure and seamless checkout process

Integration with popular payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

Support for multiple payment methods

Manage customer profiles and order history

Customer support and feedback system

Sales analytics and performance reports

Customer behavior and product performance insights

Mobile-friendly interface

Consistent user experience across devices

RESTful & GraphQL API development

Integration with MongoDB for data management

Component-based architecture for dynamic UI

State management using Redux or Context API

NoSQL database for flexible and scalable data storage

Containerization for consistent development and production environments

Docker Compose for managing multi-container applications

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated and scalable infrastructure setup

Management of cloud resources (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Automated testing, linting, and deployment pipelines

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Deployment on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Scalability to handle high traffic and large volumes of transactions

Load Balancing to distribute traffic and ensure high availability