E-commerce Platforms: Architecture for Scale and Conversion
E-commerce Platforms: Architecture for Scale and Conversion Modern e-commerce platforms face two big goals: scale with demand and optimize the path to purchase. A solid architecture supports fast load times, fault tolerance, and easy experimentation. When a store runs on a robust stack, it handles seasonal surges and still feels smooth to shoppers. Key components of a robust platform include a product catalog, search and navigation, cart and checkout, payments and fraud checks, customer profiles and personalization, orders and fulfillment, and reporting. Each piece should be decoupled so teams can update one area without impacting others. An API-first mindset helps teams evolve the storefront without rewriting core logic. ...