Is Blazor is suitable for e-commerce application?

Question

Hi,

I have experience developing e-commerce applications with Blazor and a new project with more requirements is underway. I need your advice on whether using Blazor for an e-commerce app is a good choice. The project requirements are listed and I want to hear your experiences, pros, and cons regarding performance and user experience.

Draft Requirements:

• Client Side Requirements

Product Catalog:

    **Product Display:** Present products with high-quality images, descriptions, variations (size, color), reviews, and related items.

    **Search & Filtering:** Allow users to easily find products through keyword searches, category navigation, and filtering options (price, brand, features).        

**Shopping Cart:**

    **Add/Remove Items:** Enable users to manage items in their carts with ease.

    **Quantity Adjustments:** Provide input fields or buttons for modifying item quantities.

    **Subtotal & Total Calculation**: Display clear price breakdowns, including shipping estimates, taxes (if applicable), and discounts.

    **Wishlist/Saved Items:** Let users save products for later consideration.

**Checkout Process:**

    **Guest Checkout**: Allow purchases without requiring account creation.

    **User Accounts**: Enable account creation for order history, wishlists, and faster checkouts.

    **Secure Payment Integration**: Implement secure payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, etc.). Consider using pre-built libraries for easier integration.

    **Order Confirmation:** Generate order numbers and provide clear confirmation emails/SMS messages with order details.

**Order Management:**

    **Order Tracking:** Provide users with real-time or status updates on their orders.

    **Order History:** Allow users to view past orders, download invoices, and track shipments.

    **Returns & Refunds:** Establish a system for handling returns, exchanges, and refunds.

	

• Admin Site Requirements Authentication & Authorization:

   **Role-Based Access Control (RBAC):** Define different user roles (e.g., administrator, inventory manager, marketing manager) and assign permissions accordingly.
  

  Dashboard:

    **Overview**: Provide key metrics at a glance, such as total sales, new orders, low-stock products, and website traffic.
  
    **Visualizations**: Use charts, graphs, and other visual elements to present data clearly.
  

  Product Management:

    **CRUD Operations**: Create, Read, Update, and Delete products.
  
    **Bulk Actions**: Enable actions like bulk uploads, updates, or deletions for efficiency.
  
    **Inventory Management**: View and adjust product stock levels, set low-stock alerts, and manage product variations (sizes, colors).
  
    **Category Management**: Create, edit, and organize product categories and subcategories.
  

  Order Management:

    **Order Processing:** View, edit, and manage orders. Update order statuses (e.g., processing, shipped, delivered).
  
    **Shipping & Tracking:** Generate shipping labels, track shipments, and provide updates to customers.
  
    **Returns & Refunds:** Process returns, issue refunds, and manage exchanges.        
  

  Customer Management:

    **Customer Accounts**: View and edit customer information, order history, and wishlists.
  
    **Segmentation**: Create customer segments for targeted marketing campaigns.
  
    **Communication**: Send email notifications or newsletters to specific customer groups.    
  

  Marketing & Promotions:

    **Coupons & Discounts**: Create and manage discount codes, coupons, and promotional offers.
  
    **Email Marketing:** Integrate with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid) to manage email campaigns.
  

  Analytics & Reporting:

    **Sales Reports**: Track sales trends, revenue, and popular products.
  
    **Customer Behavior**: Analyze customer demographics, purchase patterns, and website engagement.
  
    **Customer Support:** Integrate a live chat feature or provide clear contact information for assistance.