E-Commerce Microservices Application

This repository contains the code for a scalable, modular e-commerce application built using a microservices architecture. The backend services are fully developed, while the frontend is currently under construction. This project aims to showcase the flexibility and scalability of microservices in building complex e-commerce platforms.

Architecture Overview

The application is designed using a microservices architecture, where each service is responsible for a specific domain. The key services in the system include:

• Authentication Service: Manages user registration, login, and authentication using JWT.
• Product Service: Handles product catalog management, including product details, categories, and inventory.
• Order Service: Processes orders and manages order details, including payment processing.
• Cart Service: Manages the shopping cart, allowing users to add and remove products.
• Notification Service: Sends email notifications for order status updates and other user interactions.

Technology Stack

Backend (Completed)

• Node.js & Express: The backend services are developed using Node.js and Express for building RESTful APIs and handling HTTP requests.
• MongoDB & Mongoose: MongoDB is used as the database to store product, user, and order information, with Mongoose providing an elegant solution for interacting with the database.
• RabbitMQ: RabbitMQ serves as the message queue system, facilitating communication between microservices.
• Docker: All services are containerized using Docker to ensure consistent deployment across environments and improve scalability.

Frontend (In Progress)

• React.js & Next.js: The frontend is under development, with plans to use React.js and Next.js for a responsive and fast user interface.
• Redux/Context API: These tools will be used for state management to handle global application state.

Setup Instructions

To set up the project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AmaedaQ/ecommerce-microservices.git
   cd ecommerce-microservices

2. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

3. Run the services using Docker Compose:

   docker-compose up -d

This will start all the backend services as Docker containers. Ensure that Docker is installed and running on your machine before proceeding.

Project Roadmap

• Frontend Integration: The frontend UI will be built using React.js and Next.js.
• Payment Gateway Integration: Integration of a third-party payment gateway for processing real transactions.
• Monitoring & Logging: Implementation of monitoring and centralized logging solutions, such as Prometheus and ELK Stack, to track the performance and health of the services.

Future Enhancements

• Cart Service: Enhancements for better handling of dynamic product configurations and promotional offers.
• Security: Implementation of additional security features, including rate limiting, data encryption, and advanced authentication mechanisms.
• Automated Testing: Adding comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and code quality.

Links

• GitHub Repository: E-commerce Microservices App

Contributing

Contributions to the project are welcome. To contribute, please fork the repository, create a new branch, and submit a pull request. Ensure that your contributions align with the existing code style and include tests where applicable.