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Next-Store E-commerce Platform

Next-Store

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Next-Store: E-Commerce with Custom CMS

A fully functional e-commerce platform built with Next.js featuring a powerful custom Content Management System. Next-Store enables store owners to manage their product catalog while providing customers with a seamless shopping experience.

Overview

Next-Store is a complete e-commerce solution combining a modern storefront with an intuitive admin CMS. Built on Next.js, it leverages server-side rendering for optimal performance and SEO. The platform includes product management, shopping cart functionality, secure checkout, and comprehensive admin tools for managing your online store.

Features

Customer Features

  • Product Catalog: Browse a comprehensive catalog of products with filtering and search
  • Product Details: View detailed product information including images, descriptions, and pricing
  • Shopping Cart: Add, remove, and manage products in the shopping cart
  • Checkout Process: Secure and streamlined checkout with order confirmation
  • Product Reviews: View customer reviews and ratings
  • Wishlist: Save favorite products for later
  • Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

Admin Features

  • User Authentication: Secure admin login and session management
  • Product Management:
    • Create new product listings with details and images
    • Update existing product information
    • Delete products from the catalog
    • Bulk product import/export
    • Product categorization and tagging
  • Image Management: Cloudinary integration for optimized image storage and delivery
  • Inventory Management: Track product stock levels
  • Order Management: View and manage customer orders
  • Sales Analytics: Dashboard with key metrics and sales reports
  • Customer Management: View customer information and order history

Technical Features

  • SEO Optimized: Built with search engine optimization best practices
  • Fast Performance: Server-side rendering and static generation for speed
  • Real-time Data: SWR for efficient client-side data fetching and caching
  • Image Optimization: Cloudinary integration for fast image delivery

Tech Stack

  • Frontend:

    • Next.js - React framework with server-side rendering
    • React - UI library
    • Tailwind CSS - Utility-first styling
    • SWR - React hooks for data fetching

  • Backend:

    • Next.js API Routes for server-side logic

  • Database:

  • Media:

  • Authentication:

    • NextAuth.js or custom authentication solution

  • Language:

    • TypeScript - Type-safe JavaScript

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v16 or higher)
  • npm or pnpm package manager
  • PostgreSQL database or Neon account
  • Cloudinary account for image management

Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    Terminal window
    git clone https://github.com/Abdulkareemoj/Next-Store.git
    cd Next-Store

  2. Install dependencies:

    Terminal window
    npm install

  3. Set up environment variables:

    Terminal window
    cp .env.example .env.local
    # Add your database URL, Cloudinary credentials, and API keys

  4. Set up the database:

    Terminal window
    npx prisma migrate dev

  5. Start the development server:

    Terminal window
    npm run dev

  6. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

Admin Access

  1. Navigate to /admin/login
  2. Use default credentials (change immediately in production)
  3. Access the admin dashboard at /admin

Deployment

Deploy to Vercel (recommended):

Terminal window
vercel deploy

The application will automatically connect to your Neon PostgreSQL database and Cloudinary for image management.

Customization

  • Styling: Modify Tailwind CSS configuration
  • Products: Extend Prisma schema for additional product fields
  • Checkout: Integrate payment gateway (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
  • Branding: Customize colors, logos, and store information
  • Features: Add wishlists, reviews, subscriptions, etc.