T-Shirt Customization Platform
By Abijeet Raut · Published
E-commerce backend for custom T-shirt design with referral tracking and multi-tier vendor support for 16+ product types
Overview
A comprehensive e-commerce platform backend designed for T-shirt customization services. The platform supports dynamic inventory management, real-time order updates, and a multi-tier vendor system with built-in referral tracking capabilities.
Key Features
- Product Catalog: Support for 16+ T-shirt types with variant management
- Dynamic Pricing: Flexible pricing based on product type, customization level, and bulk orders
- Inventory Management: Real-time stock tracking and automatic updates
- Referral System: Multi-tier referral tracking with commission management
- Vendor Support: Multiple vendor integration with independent inventory
- Order Management: Real-time order status updates and fulfillment tracking
Technologies Used
- Node.js & Express.js: Scalable backend API
- MongoDB: Flexible document database for product variants
- Real-time APIs: Live order and inventory updates
- Payment Gateway Integration: Secure transaction processing
Challenges and Learnings
Managing inventory consistency across multiple vendors required careful handling of concurrent updates. Implementing an accurate commission calculation system for the referral program involved complex business logic and testing scenarios.
Outcome
Successfully supporting complex e-commerce operations with multi-vendor coordination, reliable order fulfillment, and a growing customer base leveraging the referral program.