Flask E-commerce Platform

Challenges I Faced

User Authentication and Security: Ensuring user data security with features like password hashing, secure authentication, and email verification.
Product Handling: Creating a scalable system to manage products, including adding images, updating details, and ensuring the user interface remained intuitive.
Payment Integration: Implementing a seamless and secure payment system that handles multiple payment methods using Stripe.
Order Management: Developing an efficient order placement and tracking system to keep the user's shopping experience smooth and transparent.
Deployment: Deploying the application on a cloud platform (Render) while ensuring scalability and handling potential deployment-related issues like database migrations.

User Authentication and Security: Implemented a secure authentication system using password hashing and JWT-based token authentication. Email verification was set up to ensure user authenticity, along with a password reset feature.
Product Handling: Designed scalable product management models using SQLAlchemy, with image management for efficient upload and display.
Payment Integration: Integrated Stripe API to securely handle payments, including saving user payment methods for future use.
Order Management: Automatically place and track orders post-payment, allowing users to manage their purchases through a custom dashboard.
Deployment: Deployed the app to Render, handling database migrations and scaling to meet user traffic demands.

User Management:
- 📝 Email-based registration with verification
- 🔐 Secure user authentication and password reset
- 📧 Automated welcome emails for new users
- 👤 User profile management for easy updates
Product Handling:
- 🛍️ Product creation with title, images, descriptions, and prices
- 🔄 Update and delete product functionality
- 🔍 Product search feature for user convenience
Payment Processing:
- 💳 Stripe integration for secure payments
- 💾 Save payment methods for faster future transactions
Order Management:
- 🛒 Automatic order placement post-payment
- 📊 User dashboard to track placed orders and view order history
Other Features:
- ⚙️ Admin dashboard for product and order management
- 🔗 SEO-friendly URL structure for product pages