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?

• Increased user engagement on the shop page.

• Higher conversion rates (e.g., more products added to carts and purchases completed).

• Positive feedback from users about the shopping experience.

Who's Involved? 👥

• Team Members

• Project Lead: [Name]

• Mentor: [Name]

• Fellow Veterans: [Names]

Who Needs to Approve?

• Mentor

• Project Lead

• 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

1. Merge the feature branch into the staging environment.

2. Conduct a final round of testing on staging.

3. 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.