Order Module

The Order Module in Maginium provides a comprehensive solution for managing customer orders. This module ensures seamless integration with other components of the platform, allowing businesses to process, track, and manage orders efficiently. Below is an in-depth guide to the features, workflows, and technical aspects of the Order Module.


Overview

The Order Module allows businesses to:

  • Create and Manage Orders: Handle the entire lifecycle of an order from creation to completion.

  • Track Order Status: Provide real-time updates on order statuses.

  • Manage Payment Integration: Ensure smooth processing of payments.

  • Enable Order Modifications: Support updates and changes to orders after placement.


Features

1. Order Lifecycle Management

The module supports the complete lifecycle of an order:

  • Order Placement: Customers can place orders through various sales channels.

  • Order Processing: Automate order validation, inventory checks, and preparation.

  • Order Fulfillment: Seamless integration with the Fulfillment Module for shipping and delivery.

  • Order Completion: Mark orders as completed once delivered.

2. Order Status Tracking

Each order has a dedicated status tracker to reflect its current state:

  • Pending

  • Processed

  • Shipped

  • Delivered

  • Cancelled

3. Payment Integration

Support for multiple payment gateways:

  • Credit/Debit Cards

  • PayPal

  • Bank Transfers

  • Digital Wallets

Important: Maginium uses secure payment protocols to ensure all transactions are encrypted and compliant with PCI DSS standards.

4. Order Modifications

Allow modifications to orders post-placement:

  • Edit Quantities

  • Change Shipping Address

  • Apply Discounts

  • Cancel Orders

Note: Certain changes might be restricted once the order reaches the fulfillment stage.


Database Schema

The Order Module uses the following key tables:

1. orders

Column
Type
Description

id

UUID

Unique identifier for the order.

customer_id

UUID

Links to the customer placing the order.

status

ENUM

Current status of the order.

total_amount

DECIMAL

Total cost of the order.

created_at

TIMESTAMP

Order creation timestamp.

updated_at

TIMESTAMP

Last update timestamp.

2. order_items

Column
Type
Description

id

UUID

Unique identifier for the item.

order_id

UUID

Links to the parent order.

product_id

UUID

Links to the purchased product.

quantity

INTEGER

Quantity ordered.

price

DECIMAL

Price per unit.

3. payments

Column
Type
Description

id

UUID

Unique identifier for the payment.

order_id

UUID

Links to the associated order.

payment_method

STRING

Payment method used.

status

ENUM

Payment status (Pending/Success/Failed).

transaction_id

STRING

External gateway transaction ID.


APIs

1. Create Order

Endpoint: POST /api/orders

Payload:

{
  "customer_id": "12345",
  "items": [
    { "product_id": "67890", "quantity": 2 },
    { "product_id": "54321", "quantity": 1 }
  ],
  "payment_method": "credit_card"
}

Response:

{
  "order_id": "abcd-1234",
  "status": "pending",
  "total_amount": 150.75
}

2. Get Order Details

Endpoint: GET /api/orders/{id}

Response:

{
  "id": "abcd-1234",
  "customer_id": "12345",
  "status": "processed",
  "items": [
    { "product_id": "67890", "quantity": 2, "price": 50.25 },
    { "product_id": "54321", "quantity": 1, "price": 50.25 }
  ],
  "total_amount": 150.75
}

3. Update Order Status

Endpoint: PATCH /api/orders/{id}

Payload:

{
  "status": "shipped"
}

**Response:**
```json
{
  "message": "Order status updated successfully."
}

Best Practices

  1. Validation: Ensure that all inputs, especially customer and item details, are validated before processing orders.

  2. Asynchronous Order Processing: Use queues for tasks like payment processing and inventory updates to improve performance.

  3. Security: Always use HTTPS and secure tokens for API requests to protect sensitive data.


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