Building Core Ecommerce Features

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Building Core Ecommerce Features

This course is part of Next.js Ecommerce - Build a Shopping Platform From Scratch Specialization

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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1 week to complete

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Design responsive ecommerce layouts with dynamic cart and checkout flows
Securely authenticate users and manage sessions using NextAuth and JWT
Integrate PayPal payments and track orders in real-time with admin tools
Build full admin features including product CRUD, image uploads, and analytics

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There are 6 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This comprehensive course empowers you to build a full-featured ecommerce platform using Next.js, Prisma, PostgreSQL, and modern libraries like ShadCN UI. From product listing to user authentication and checkout, you’ll develop the entire stack hands-on, gaining job-ready skills in full-stack application development. You’ll start by building the foundation—structuring layouts, designing reusable components, and setting up a PostgreSQL database with Prisma ORM. Then, implement authentication with NextAuth and Zod for secure user flows, create a robust cart system, and develop fully responsive product and checkout pages. Next, expand into payment integration with PayPal, profile management, and real-time order tracking. You’ll also build an admin dashboard for managing products, processing orders, and monitoring sales through analytics and charts—everything needed to run a modern ecommerce platform. This course is perfect for intermediate developers with React and JavaScript knowledge who want to go full-stack. If you’ve ever wanted to build a scalable, secure ecommerce site from scratch, this course will guide you step-by-step through every key feature.

In this module, we will create cart and shipping pages to capture purchase details. You’ll build interactive forms, calculate subtotals, and add persistent session handling. Checkout steps and route protection ensure a secure and seamless flow.

What's included

10 videos2 readings1 assignment1 plugin

10 videosTotal 85 minutes

Section Intro1 minute
Cart Page8 minutes
ShadCN UI Table10 minutes
Subtotal Cart8 minutes
Shipping Address Zod Schema & Page9 minutes
Shipping Address Form20 minutes
Update User Address8 minutes
Checkout Steps Component7 minutes
Persist Session Cart5 minutes
Protecting Paths5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Introduction to the Course 'Building Core Ecommerce Features'10 minutes
Full Specialization Resources10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Cart & Shipping Pages - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Implementing Checkout Page Security with Middleware15 minutes

In this module, we will implement payment methods and manage order data using forms, Zod validation, and Prisma models. Users will be able to securely place orders and view them, while utility functions ensure clean data handling.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment1 plugin

12 videosTotal 122 minutes

Section Intro1 minute
Payment Method & Zod Schemas9 minutes
Payment Method Page8 minutes
Payment Method Form & Update13 minutes
Order & OrderItem Prisma Models11 minutes
Order Zod Schemas & Types8 minutes
Place Order Page18 minutes
Create Order Action14 minutes
Place Order Form7 minutes
Order Page & Action8 minutes
Format Utility Functions8 minutes
Order Details Table14 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Payment Method & Order Pages - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Implementing a Checkout Process in Prisma & Next.js15 minutes

In this module, we will integrate PayPal as a payment option. You’ll configure the sandbox environment, write server actions to create and capture payments, and add the PayPal button to your app. Testing ensures reliability across all flows.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment1 plugin

9 videosTotal 73 minutes

Section Intro1 minute
PayPal Sandbox Setup3 minutes
Generate Access Token9 minutes
Jest Testing For Access Token7 minutes
Create Order & Capture API Requests8 minutes
Jest Testing For Order & Payment8 minutes
Create PayPal Order Action7 minutes
Approve & Update Order15 minutes
Implement PayPal Button12 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

PayPal Payments - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Implementing PayPal Payments15 minutes

In this module, we will enhance the user experience by adding profile and order history pages. You’ll build layouts, connect actions, and paginate order data. Users will also be able to update their account details securely.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment1 plugin

8 videosTotal 73 minutes

Section Intro1 minute
User Layout & Menu14 minutes
Get My Orders Action5 minutes
Orders Page12 minutes
Orders Pagination15 minutes
Update Profile Action5 minutes
Update Profile Form12 minutes
Profile Form Submission6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Order History & User Profile - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Building a User Dashboard15 minutes

In this module, we will build an admin panel for order management and business insights. You’ll add dashboards, charts, and order controls, allowing administrators to effectively monitor and manage customer purchases.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment1 plugin

9 videosTotal 90 minutes

Section Intro0 minutes
Admin Layout & Menu8 minutes
Get Order Summary10 minutes
Admin Overview Data Display16 minutes
Monthly Sales Chart8 minutes
Admin Orders Page & Action11 minutes
Delete Orders15 minutes
Update Order Actions (COD)5 minutes
Update Order Buttons (COD)13 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Admin Overview & Orders - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Building an Admin Dashboard with User Role-Based Authentication15 minutes

In this module, we will enable product management within the admin dashboard. You’ll create forms, integrate image uploads using Uploadthing, and ensure clean product data. Featured product highlights are also included.

What's included

13 videos1 reading3 assignments1 plugin

13 videosTotal 107 minutes

Section Intro1 minute
Get Products For Admin Page8 minutes
Display Products7 minutes
Delete Products4 minutes
Create & Update Actions8 minutes
Create Product Page & Form9 minutes
Form Fields & Slugify13 minutes
Create Product Form Submission6 minutes
Uploadthing Configuration8 minutes
Add Image Upload12 minutes
Product Cleanup7 minutes
Is Featured Banner8 minutes
Product Update Form9 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Conclusion to the Course 'Building Core Ecommerce Features'10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes
Admin Products & Image Uploads - Assessment15 minutes
Full Course Assessment60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Admin Area: Managing Products and Product Images15 minutes

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