Plumbreed Puzzles
A premier e-commerce platform for faith-based puzzles and games, featuring a dynamic product catalog, content management system, and seamless integration with Jumia for secure transactions.
Project Overview
Led the development of a comprehensive e-commerce platform for faith-based puzzles and games. The project features a dynamic product catalog, robust admin panel, and seamless integration with Jumia for order fulfillment.
E-commerce Integration
Seamless product linking with Jumia, supporting both individual and bulk orders.
Secure Admin Panel
Advanced authentication with refresh/access tokens and password hashing.
Optimized Performance
Image optimization, infinite scroll, and custom loading animations.
Key Features
Dynamic Product Management
Admin panel for real-time product creation and updates, with seamless Jumia integration for order fulfillment.
Content Management System
Rich text editor for creating and managing faith-based articles and product descriptions.
Advanced Security
Implemented JWT with refresh/access tokens in HTTP-only cookies, along with password hashing for robust security.
Performance Optimization
Cloudinary integration for image/video optimization, custom loading skeletons, and infinite scroll for smooth UX.
Responsive Design
Tailored, mobile-first design with beautiful animations and transitions for an engaging user experience.
Bulk Order System
Specialized interface for handling bulk orders, catering to institutional and large-scale customers.
Technical Challenges & Solutions
E-commerce Integration Complexity
Challenge:
Needed to seamlessly connect with Jumia while maintaining site autonomy.
Solution:
Developed a custom integration layer that syncs product data and redirects to Jumia for checkout while retaining user engagement on the platform.
Outcome:
Achieved a 90% successful redirect rate and maintained average session duration despite external checkout.
Content Performance vs Quality
Challenge:
Required high-quality images and videos without compromising load times.
Solution:
Implemented dynamic image loading with blur placeholders, lazy loading, and Cloudinary's automatic format optimization.
Outcome:
Reduced initial page load time by 50% while maintaining high-quality visual content.
Secure Admin Access
Challenge:
Needed robust security for admin functions without impacting user experience.
Solution:
Implemented JWT refresh/access token strategy with HTTP-only cookies and MongoDB change streams for real-time updates.
Outcome:
Zero security incidents while maintaining sub-second admin action response times.