A minimalist store for TraczykLeather in Saleor and Next.js

Solution

We started the project by defining the client's requirements and preparing a plan, and then divided it into phases and established a work schedule. We implemented the online store using Agile methodology, where we performed tasks in the form of one-week sprints, and after each sprint, we met with the client to discuss the progress of the work. During the implementation, constant communication with the client was essential, allowing us to quickly discuss the most important issues and make changes to the project. We began creating the online store by designing a UX mockup, which we then supplemented with a design after client approval. We designed the user interface to ensure the simplest purchasing process possible. As part of creating visual identity, we also designed a new logo for a part of the offline brand. When the UX mockups and designs were ready, we proceeded with implementing the sales platform. The project was implemented in the concept of headless eCommerce, where we created part of the online store's frontend using NextJs technology, providing page speed and responsiveness. NextJs also allows for optimization for SEO and good positioning. Part of the online store's backend was built on Saleor technology, a modern eCommerce platform that allows for the creation of very fast online stores. Saleor is open-source software, which means it gains a large community and develops rapidly. Saleor technology was built with the concept of headless eCommerce in mind, which, combined with NextJs technology, provides full flexibility and the possibility of most eCommerce tool integrations, such as CMS, PIM, etc. We used the Saleor admin panel, which was created in React technology. We used several eCommerce integrations in the online store. The Stripe payment gateway and Paczkomaty Inpost were connected to allow for the choice of a parcel locker as a delivery method. The client decided to connect Stripe due to many possible payment methods and automatic integration with the Polish payment gateway Przelewy24, which allowed for payment via Blik, among others. The choice of the Stripe gateway was also dictated by the intention to sell abroad. Therefore, the online store was also equipped with two language versions, Polish and English. The Saleor admin panel allows for easy management of store products and content for both languages. To ensure the store's security and compliance with the law, the store was equipped with an SSL certificate and a cookie management plugin. The SSL certificate ensures a secure connection to the site and positively affects the SEO positioning of the sales platform. The implemented cookie plugin is compliant with GDPR guidelines and allows for managing the preferences for which cookies the user wants to accept while using the eCommerce platform. We deployed the finished online store on a VPS server using Docker, which ensures proper security and delivery of the application with all necessary dependencies and the selected operating system. Additionally, Redis was used in the project for optimization. Redis is a non-relational database that works great for caching data and provides an immediate response from the database to queries. The project's images are served through the Amazon AWS S3 service. AWS is a mass storage service offered by Amazon. The service provides easy and fast access to images, resulting in a very fast-loading store.