Backend Implementation Strategy
Tech Stack Recommendations
Core Backend:
Node.js + Express.js or Python + FastAPI for REST APIs
PostgreSQL for main database (handles complex relationships well)
Redis for caching and sessions
JWT for authentication
File Storage & Media:
AWS S3 or Cloudinary for product images
Multer (Node.js) for file upload handling
Additional Services:
Stripe/PayPal for payment processing
Socket.io for real-time messaging
Nodemailer for email notifications
Docker for containerization
Database Schema (Key Tables)
sqlUsers (id, email, password, role, created_at)
Vendors (id, user_id, shop_name, description, address)
Products (id, vendor_id, name, description, price, category, images, stock)
Orders (id, buyer_id, total_amount, status, created_at)
OrderItems (id, order_id, product_id, quantity, price)
Reviews (id, product_id, buyer_id, rating, comment)
Messages (id, sender_id, receiver_id, content, timestamp)
Implementation Steps
Setup Environment - Initialize project, install dependencies, configure database
Authentication System - User registration, login, JWT middleware
User Management - Profile creation, role-based access control
Product Management - CRUD operations, image upload, search/filtering
Order System - Cart, checkout, order tracking
Payment Integration - Stripe/PayPal setup, webhook handling
Messaging System - Real-time chat between vendors/buyers
Analytics - Sales tracking, revenue calculations
Notifications - Email alerts for orders, messages
Backend Module Prompts
1. Authentication & User Management:
Create a Node.js/Express authentication system with JWT tokens. Include user
registration with role selection (buyer/vendor), login/logout endpoints, and
middleware for protecting routes. Add password hashing with bcrypt and input
validation.
2. Database Setup & Models:
Design PostgreSQL database schema for a multi-vendor marketplace. Include tables
for users, vendors, products, orders, reviews, and messages. Create
Sequelize/Prisma models with proper relationships and constraints.
3. Product Management API:
Build REST API endpoints for product CRUD operations. Include image upload handling
with Multer, product search/filtering by category/price/location, and pagination.
Add inventory tracking and stock management.
4. Order Processing System:
Create order management system with shopping cart functionality. Include endpoints
for adding to cart, checkout process, order status updates, and order history.
Implement order validation and inventory checks.
5. Payment Integration:
Integrate Stripe payment processing with webhook handling for successful payments.
Include refund functionality and payment status tracking. Add order confirmation
emails after successful payment.
6. Real-time Messaging:
Implement Socket.io-based messaging system for vendor-buyer communication. Include
message history, online status indicators, and message notifications. Add REST
endpoints for message retrieval.
7. Vendor Analytics Dashboard:
Create analytics API endpoints for vendor dashboard. Include sales reports, revenue
calculations, top products analysis, and order statistics. Add date range filtering
and data aggregation.
8. File Upload & Media Management:
Set up image upload system using AWS S3 or Cloudinary. Include image resizing,
multiple image uploads per product, and secure file access. Add image deletion when
products are removed.
Each module can be implemented independently, allowing you to build incrementally
while maintaining a working application. //**7.5 Buyer Purchase History Analytics
Create buyer-focused analytics system:
Purchase behavior analysis:
Purchase frequency and patterns using PostgreSQL
Spending trends over time with moving averages
Favorite categories and product preferences
Seasonal buying behavior analysis
Price sensitivity and discount effectiveness
Recommendation system data:
Product affinity analysis using collaborative filtering
Purchase sequence patterns with LAG/LEAD functions
Similar buyer identification through clustering queries
Abandoned cart analysis with time-based queries
Buyer analytics endpoints:
GET /api/analytics/buyer/purchase-history - Complete purchase timeline
GET /api/analytics/buyer/spending-patterns - Financial behavior analysis
GET /api/analytics/buyer/recommendations - Personalized suggestions
GET /api/analytics/buyer/preferences - Category and brand preferences
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