Full-Stack E-commerce Platform
Bazaar.pk is a comprehensive e-commerce platform designed to facilitate online buying and selling in the Pakistani market. The platform implements a sophisticated Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system that provides distinct interfaces and functionalities for three user types: Administrators, Sellers, and Buyers.
The backend is built with Flask, leveraging its lightweight yet powerful framework capabilities to create a scalable RESTful API. MySQL serves as the relational database, providing robust data integrity and efficient query performance for complex e-commerce operations.
Flask-based RESTful API with modular blueprint structure for maintainability and scalability
Normalized MySQL schema with optimized indexing for fast query performance
JWT authentication, password hashing, and SQL injection prevention measures
Challenge: Implementing a flexible RBAC system that could scale with growing
business requirements.
Solution: Designed a permission-based system with role hierarchies, allowing
for easy addition of new roles and permissions without major code refactoring.
Challenge: Managing concurrent inventory updates from multiple sellers.
Solution: Implemented database-level locking mechanisms and transaction
management to prevent race conditions and ensure data consistency.
The platform successfully demonstrates enterprise-level e-commerce capabilities with a focus on Pakistani market requirements. The modular architecture allows for easy feature additions and maintenance, while the RBAC system provides the security and flexibility needed for a multi-stakeholder platform.