Nazka.Tech - Headless Shopify E-commerce Platform

A modern, high-performance headless e-commerce platform for Nazka.Tech, selling eco-friendly tech accessories. The platform leverages Shopify's powerful backend infrastructure while providing a completely custom, brand-aligned frontend experience.

🚀 Features

• Headless Architecture: Decoupled frontend and backend for maximum flexibility and performance
• Responsive Design: Fully responsive design that works seamlessly on all devices
• Real-time Inventory: Live inventory updates from Shopify
• Dynamic Product Catalog: Automatic product synchronization with Shopify
• Shopping Cart: Persistent shopping cart with local storage
• Custom Checkout: Streamlined checkout process integrated with Shopify
• SEO Optimized: Built with SEO best practices in mind
• Dark Mode Theme: Sophisticated dark UI with vibrant green accents
• Performance Optimized: Fast loading times and optimized assets

🛠️ Technology Stack

Frontend

• Next.js 15.2.4: React framework for server-side rendering and static site generation
• TypeScript: For type safety and better developer experience
• TailwindCSS: Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development
• React Hooks: For state management and side effects

Backend & APIs

• Shopify Storefront API: For product, collection, and checkout data
• Shopify Admin API: For advanced shop management capabilities
• GraphQL: For efficient data fetching

Development & Build Tools

• ESLint: JavaScript linting tool
• Prettier: Code formatter
• npm: Package manager

📦 Project Structure

nazka-tech/
├── public/               # Static files
│   └── images/           # Image assets
├── src/
│   ├── components/       # Reusable UI components
│   ├── context/          # React context for state management
│   ├── data/             # Data utilities and sample data
│   ├── lib/              # Utility functions and API clients
│   ├── pages/            # Next.js pages
│   ├── styles/           # Global styles and Tailwind configuration
│   └── types/            # TypeScript type definitions
├── .env.local            # Environment variables (not tracked in git)
├── next.config.js        # Next.js configuration
├── package.json          # Project dependencies
├── tailwind.config.js    # Tailwind CSS configuration
└── tsconfig.json         # TypeScript configuration

🌱 Environmental Considerations

Nazka.Tech is committed to sustainability not just in our products, but also in our digital footprint:

• Optimized Assets: Images and resources are optimized for minimal bandwidth usage
• Efficient Caching: Implemented to reduce server load and energy consumption
• Dark Mode UI: Designed to consume less power on OLED/AMOLED screens

🔧 Setup & Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18.x or higher
• npm 9.x or higher
• A Shopify store with Storefront API access

Environment Variables

Create a .env.local file in the root directory with the following variables:

NEXT_PUBLIC_SHOPIFY_STORE_DOMAIN=your-store.myshopify.com
NEXT_PUBLIC_SHOPIFY_STOREFRONT_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_storefront_access_token
SHOPIFY_API_KEY=your_api_key
SHOPIFY_API_SECRET=your_api_secret
SHOPIFY_STORE_PASSWORD=your_store_password

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/nazka-tech.git
   cd nazka-tech

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Run the development server

   npm run dev

4. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

📱 Responsive Design

The application is designed with a mobile-first approach and is fully responsive across the following breakpoints:

• Mobile: < 640px
• Tablet: 640px - 1024px
• Desktop: > 1024px

🔒 Security

• HTTPS Only: The application is configured to be served over HTTPS only
• API Key Protection: All API keys are securely stored as environment variables
• Content Security Policy: Implemented to prevent XSS attacks
• CORS Configuration: Properly configured to prevent unauthorized access

📊 Performance

The application is optimized for performance:

• Server-Side Rendering: Critical pages are server-rendered for fast initial load
• Static Generation: Where possible, pages are statically generated at build time
• Image Optimization: Images are automatically optimized by Next.js
• Code Splitting: Automatic code splitting to reduce initial bundle size
• Lazy Loading: Components and images are lazy-loaded when off-screen

🧪 Testing

• Unit Tests: Coming soon with Jest and React Testing Library
• Integration Tests: Coming soon with Cypress
• Accessibility Testing: Coming soon with axe-core

📈 Continuous Integration/Deployment

• Automatic Deployments: Set up with Replit Deployments
• Preview Environments: Each pull request gets a preview environment

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgements

• Design inspiration from Techna and EcoBulk
• Special thanks to the Next.js and Shopify teams for their excellent documentation and tooling