SoundGear-eCommerce | Next.js, Mongoose, Stripe, TypeScript, Tailwind

What are you most proud of, and what would you do differently next time?

• Project Structure & Best Practices: I focused on creating a clean, scalable, and maintainable structure, which is super helpful for future projects. This has also enhanced my understanding of React hooks and coding best practices. 🛠️

• Next.js App Router: Learning to use the newest App Router in Next.js (moving from the Pages Router). ⚡

• Data Validation: Implementing validation across all parts of the website, ensuring user, product, and payment data are thoroughly validated, made It more robust and reliable. ✅

• Start with Best Practices from the Beginning: While I refined the structure and code during development, I realized how much time could be saved by implementing best practices early on. Next time, I’ll ensure an optimal structure from the start to avoid unnecessary refactoring. ⏳

What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?

• Data Validation: I wasn’t sure how to handle both client-side and server-side validation at first. After researching, I used a combination of Regex and Zod, which were new to me, but ultimately made the validation process smoother and improved my skills. 🔍

What specific areas of your project would you like help with?

If you have any feedback on features, encounter any bugs, or have suggestions for improvements, I'd love to hear from you. Your insights help me grow as a developer!