Flak.io

Flak.io is an advanced technology reseller that sells unique products online for the modern-day space explorers. Space exploration is growing fast, and the demand for equipment is rapidly growing with it. Flak.io needs to release an ecommerce solution that can scale to handle the expected demands. The online retail market for space exploration equipment is getting very competitive, and flak.io must remain agile and capable of continuous innovation. Flak.io has decided to build their new storefront technology using microservices architecture. The team has some high-level requirements that align well with the benefits of a microservices architecture.

Initially users will simply need to be able to browse a catalog of products and purchase them online. Initially users will not need to log in or create accounts, but eventually this feature will be added. The catalog will include basic browse and search capabilities, enabling a user to find a product by entering search terms and browsing products by category. When viewing products on the site, the user will be displayed a list of related and recommended products based on the analysis of past orders and browsing histories. The user will add products that he or she wishes to purchase to a shopping cart and then make the purchase. The user will then receive an email notification with a receipt and details of the purchase.