Understanding the requirements of an e-commerce application
Before we dive into coding, it’s crucial to understand the requirements of an e-commerce application. This understanding will guide every decision we make, from the architecture to the specifics of implementation. It will ensure that the application we build meets user needs and industry standards.
Identifying user needs
When it comes to an e-commerce application, user needs can be quite diverse and specific. However, certain requirements prevail across a wide demographic of users:
- Ease of navigation: Users should be able to easily navigate through the application. An intuitive and well-structured layout is key. For example, Amazon has a clear and simple navigation menu that makes it easy for users to find what they’re looking for. While this is a very important user need, in our context of server-side application, our focus won’t be much oriented on this side. A user interface framework...
