Project Overview
A robust and scalable RESTful API built with Django REST Framework for managing an end-to-end e-commerce platform. It supports token-based authentication, role-based access control for buyers, sellers, and admins, and full product lifecycle management. Additional features include dynamic cart operations, seamless order processing, Paystack payment integration, and detailed user profiles with transaction history tracking.
- Implementing token-based authentication for secure API access
- Designing role-based access control for different user types
- Creating a flexible and extensible product management system
- Integrating Paystack payment processing
- Used Django REST Framework's token authentication
- Implemented custom permissions for buyers, sellers, and admins
- Designed a comprehensive product model with categories and attributes
- Created a seamless payment flow with Paystack API integration
Technology Stack
Python
Primary programming language
Django
Web framework for rapid development
Django REST Framework
API toolkit for Django
MySQL
Relational database
JWT
Token-based authentication
Paystack API
Payment processing
Project Metrics
API Endpoints
Total number of API endpoints
Database Models
Core data models
API Response Time
Average response time
Test Coverage
Code test coverage
Development Timeline
Initial planning and requirements gathering
Building the foundational API endpoints
Implementing secure user authentication
Adding Paystack payment processing
Comprehensive testing and performance tuning
System Architecture
Authentication Service
Handles user registration, login, and token management
Product Management
Manages product listings, categories, and inventory
Order Processing
Handles cart operations, checkout, and order management
Payment Integration
Processes payments through Paystack integration
System Architecture Diagram: Visual representation of the project's components and data flow