1. Project Overview

   **Name:** Reshma Bangles & Boutique

Platform Type: B2C e-commerce web application

Primary Developer: Md Afzal (Lead Full-Stack Developer)

Goal: Build a custom, zero-initial-cost, highly available online retail platform for bangles, boutique items, and ladies' innerwear.

2. Core Business Rules

• Target Audience: B2C retail customers only (No B2B/Wholesale for V1).
• Starting Inventory: Launching with approximately 50 distinct items.
• Inventory Behavior: If an item is sold out, show a "Notify Me" button instead of hiding the product.
• Returns Policy: Returns/Refunds are ONLY accepted if the customer provides visual proof that the item (e.g., glass bangles) is broken/damaged.

3. Shipping & Logistics

• Delivery Area: Pan-India delivery from day one.
• Logistics Partners: Integration planned with Shiprocket & Delhivery.

4. Technical Stack Requirements

• Frontend: React.js / Next.js (TypeScript with strict typing enforcement)
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB (Polymorphic Product Schema)
• Infrastructure: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Always-Free Tier for backend, Vercel/Netlify for frontend.
• Media Storage: Cloudinary (for automatic image optimization).
• Notifications: Custom Nodemailer + Queue architecture (to handle "Notify Me" and order emails).