Description
Implement Shopify UI and Shop in Next
The Big Picture 🖼️
What's the Problem?
The Vets Who Code platform currently lacks a seamless integration between the Shopify storefront and the Vets Who Code website.
What's Our Goal?
Integrate Shopify's UI into a Next.js page to create a user-friendly shopping experience that reflects the Vets Who Code brand, improves navigation, and boost merchandise sales.
How Will We Know It's Working?
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Increased user engagement on the shop page.
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Higher conversion rates (e.g., more products added to carts and purchases completed).
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Positive feedback from users about the shopping experience.
Who's Involved? 👥
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Team Members
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Project Lead: [Name]
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Mentor: [Name]
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Fellow Veterans: [Names]
Who Needs to Approve?
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Mentor
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Project Lead
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Team Vote
What We're Building 🛠️
This Feature Will:
- Embed Shopify's storefront UI into a Next.js page.
- Provide a responsive design compatible with both desktop and mobile devices.
- Ensure secure handling of user data during transactions.
This Feature Won't:
- Implement backend payment processing (handled by Shopify).
- Modify Shopify's API behavior.
User Stories 📖
- As a user, I want to browse Vets Who Code merchandise easily, so that I can quickly find and purchase what I want.
- As a veteran, I want a shop that feels integrated into the overall platform, so that my shopping experience is seamless and trustworthy.
##Technical Details💻
Tools We'll Use
- HTML: For structuring the page.
- CSS: For styling and ensuring responsiveness.
- JavaScript: For interactive elements.
- React/Next.js: For rendering and routing.
- Shopify Storefront API: For fetching product data.
Data/Storage
- What data needs saving? User session data, cart details (handled by Shopify).
- Storage location? Shopify's infrastructure.
- Retention period? Managed by Shopify.
Connections
- APIs needed? Shopify Storefront API.
- Feature dependencies? Next.js routing and data fetching mechanisms.
- External services? Shopify backend.
Possible Challenges 🚧
What Could Go Wrong?
- API rate limits affecting data fetching.
- Styling conflicts between Shopify UI components and the Next.js design system.
- Delays in API responses affecting page performance.
How We'll Handle It
- Implement caching for API calls to reduce load.
- Test CSS to ensure compatibility and override styles if necessary.
- Use loading spinners or skeleton screens to improve perceived performance.
Testing Plan ✅
What We'll Test
- Product listing and navigation.
- Add-to-cart functionality.
- Responsiveness on various devices.
- API connectivity and error handling.
How We'll Test
- Manual testing by the team.
- Automated tests for UI and API functionality.
- User acceptance testing (UAT) with a small group of beta testers.
Launch Plan 🚀
How We'll Release It
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Merge the feature branch into the staging environment.
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Conduct a final round of testing on staging.
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Deploy to production during off-peak hours.
How We'll Track Success
- Monitor Google Analytics for shop page traffic.
- Review Shopify sales reports.
- Gather user feedback through surveys.
Who Owns It?👤
- Maintainer: [Name]
- Contact for issues: [Email/Slack]
- Documentation location: [Link to repo/wiki]
Timeline 📅
- Design Review: [Date]
- Start Coding: [Date]
- Testing: [Date]
- Launch: [Date]
Ready to Start? ✍️
- Feature Owner: _____________ Date: _____
- Mentor: __________________ Date: _____
- Team Lead: _______________ Date: _____
Notes 📝
- Collaborate with the Shopify team if API issues arise.
- Document the integration process for future team members.