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Backend - Online Store

Personal project: Complete backend development for an online store, including authentication, product management, shopping cart and favorites.
Stack of technologies used

Node.js

Express.js

Postgres

Sequelize

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Main Impact

Architected and developed a complete e-commerce backend solution with secure authentication, advanced product management, and performance optimization, creating a scalable foundation for online retail operations.

Work Highlights

  • Developed a complete backend infrastructure using Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL for an online store, establishing a robust and scalable foundation for e-commerce operations with modern web technologies.

  • Implemented comprehensive authentication system with JWT tokens to protect user data and secure all application endpoints, ensuring data privacy and compliance with security best practices.

  • Designed and built RESTful API architecture for product catalog management, enabling full CRUD operations and advanced search functionality, streamlining inventory management and product discovery.

  • Integrated Sequelize ORM for efficient database interactions, improving code maintainability and development efficiency through object-relational mapping and query optimization.

  • Created user-centric features including favorites section and shopping cart functionality, securely storing user data and enabling seamless product management and purchase workflows.

  • Optimized application performance through Redis caching implementation and conducted comprehensive load testing to identify and resolve bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system responsiveness under high traffic conditions.

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