Designing the application architecture and data modeling
In this section, we will be focusing on the design of our e-commerce application’s architecture. Effective architecture is crucial for the successful operation of any application, and in this case, it will form the backbone of our e-commerce platform. We will be considering how to structure our application, how different components interact with each other, and how data flows within the system. Our design decisions will be guided by the requirements we have identified and the need for scalability, maintainability, and performance. This process is key to ensuring that our application is robust, efficient, and capable of delivering a seamless user experience.
By the conclusion of this section, we will have a clear set of specifications and behaviors for our API. This is a result of adopting the documentation-first approach, whereby we design the API flexibly before moving on to implementation. This contrasts with the...