// build_guide
// How to build Specialty Coffee D2C Platform for Indian Home Brewers
Next.js provides excellent SEO for product pages and fast loading crucial for D2C conversion. PostgreSQL handles complex product variants, subscriptions, and inventory tracking needed for coffee roaster business. Razorpay integration essential for Indian payment preferences including UPI.
Complexity 6/10E-Commerce
// recommended_stack
FrontendNext.js with TypeScript
BackendNode.js with Express
DatabasePostgreSQL
AuthNextAuth.js
HostingVercel + Railway
ExtraRazorpay
ExtraCloudinary
ExtraResend
// cost_and_timeline
USD min
$4,500
USD max
$9,000
INR min
₹3.8L
INR max
₹7.5L
Typical E-Commerce projects cost $3,500–$9,500 USD and take 8–12 weeks with an Indian dev team. See the full cost guide →
// timeline_breakdown
1 weekDiscovery & Design
5 weeksCore Development
1 weekPayment Integration
1 weekTesting & Launch
// mvp_features[]
## What to build in the MVP
-Product catalog with coffee variants
-User authentication
-Shopping cart & checkout
-Razorpay payment integration
-Basic admin panel for products
-Order management
-User account & order history
-Email notifications
// risk_flags[]
## Engineering risks to plan for
!No team identified - need immediate hiring
!Coffee business requires complex inventory management deferred to post-MVP
!Subscription model complexity underestimated for seed budget
!Food safety compliance and shipping logistics not addressed in scope
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