Template

E-Commerce Architecture Template

A complete online store platform diagram. Storefront, cart, checkout, Stripe payments, inventory, shipping, and notifications — ready to customize.

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Copy this Mermaid code into Cybewave Studio or any Mermaid-compatible editor.

ecommerce-architecture.mmd
graph TD
    Customer[Customer Browser] --> CDN[CDN]
    CDN --> Storefront[Storefront SSR]

    Storefront --> GW[API Gateway]
    GW --> Auth[Auth Service]

    GW --> ProductSvc[Product Service]
    ProductSvc --> ProductDB[(Products DB)]
    ProductSvc --> Search[(Elasticsearch)]

    GW --> CartSvc[Cart Service]
    CartSvc --> Redis[(Redis - Sessions)]

    GW --> CheckoutSvc[Checkout Service]
    CheckoutSvc --> PaySvc[Payment Service]
    PaySvc --> Stripe[Stripe API]

    CheckoutSvc --> InvSvc[Inventory Service]
    InvSvc --> InvDB[(Inventory DB)]

    CheckoutSvc --> OrderSvc[Order Service]
    OrderSvc --> OrderDB[(Orders DB)]

    OrderSvc --> ShipSvc[Shipping Service]
    ShipSvc --> Carrier[Carrier APIs]

    OrderSvc --> NotifSvc[Notification Service]
    NotifSvc --> Email[Email - Order Confirmation]
    NotifSvc --> SMS[SMS - Shipping Updates]

Why use this template?

A battle-tested e-commerce foundation covering the full purchase funnel.

Full Checkout Flow

Cart → Checkout → Payment → Order → Shipping — every step of the e-commerce funnel is modeled.

Stripe Integration

Payment service with Stripe API handling charges, refunds, and webhook events.

Inventory Management

Dedicated inventory service prevents overselling with real-time stock checks during checkout.

Order Notifications

Notification service sends order confirmations, shipping updates, and delivery alerts.

Frequently asked questions

What does the e-commerce architecture template include?

A CDN-backed storefront, API gateway, product catalog with search, cart service (Redis), checkout flow, Stripe payment service, inventory management, order service, shipping integration, and email/SMS notifications.

Can I add a recommendation engine?

Yes. Open the template in Cybewave Studio and ask the AI to add a recommendation service. It will integrate with the product catalog and user behavior data to show personalized suggestions.

Is this template suitable for a marketplace?

It is designed for a single-vendor store. Ask the AI to extend it with a vendor management service, commission tracking, and multi-vendor checkout to convert it into a marketplace architecture.

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