apps/backend/test-spec.md

E-Commerce Platform Architecture

Overview

Building a microservices-based e-commerce platform with React frontend and Node.js backend.

System Components

• Frontend: React + TypeScript
• Backend: Node.js + Express
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Authentication: JWT tokens
• Payment: Stripe integration

Security

• HTTPS for all communications
• JWT authentication with 24-hour expiration
• Password hashing with bcrypt

Performance Goals

• Page load time < 2 seconds
• API response time < 200ms
• Support 10,000 concurrent users

Scalability

• Horizontal scaling with load balancer
• Database replication for read-heavy operations
• CDN for static assets