Retainly — From Shopify Store to Full Commerce Infrastructure
How reverseBits developed Retainly to connect Shopify product and order workflows with a scalable backend system and secure audit infrastructure
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Introduction
Year
2023
Retainly is a commerce integration platform designed to connect Shopify store operations with a custom backend system that manages product data, order workflows, and operational activities. The platform enables businesses to synchronize Shopify data with internal systems while maintaining clear visibility and control over store operations.
The system provides a centralized environment where operational data can be managed, monitored, and audited while maintaining seamless connectivity with Shopify.
Challenges
Technical and operational challenges that needed to be solved to create a scalable, reliable, and efficient Shopify ecosystem.
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Integrating Shopify product and order data into internal business systems required stable API connections and reliable synchronization.
Operational activities needed traceability so businesses could track system actions and backend changes.
E-commerce platforms often require additional backend services to automate workflows and manage data efficiently.
Maintaining a scalable architecture capable of supporting growing store operations was essential.
The system also needed a clean separation between frontend dashboards and backend services to maintain long-term flexibility.
Solutions
reverseBits designed Retainly as a scalable integration layer between Shopify and internal business infrastructure.
Shopify Integration Architecture
We integrated Shopify APIs to synchronize product and order data with the backend platform, enabling centralized management of store operations.
Backend System Design
The backend was developed using Nest.js to create modular and scalable services capable of handling business logic and API integrations.
Frontend Dashboard Development
A Next.js frontend was implemented to provide a modern interface for monitoring and interacting with store operations.
Audit Logging Infrastructure
AWS CloudTrail was integrated to track system activities and provide detailed audit logs for operational transparency.
Cloud-Ready Deployment
The entire platform was deployed on AWS infrastructure, ensuring reliable performance and scalability as business data grows.
Impact & Benefits
Retainly allows businesses to manage Shopify store operations through a centralized backend platform. Automated integrations reduce manual operational work and improve workflow efficiency. Audit logging provides visibility and traceability across system activities. Cloud infrastructure ensures the platform can scale alongside business growth.
Technology stack
Built on a modern, modular architecture combining a Next.js frontend, a NestJS backend, PostgreSQL for data persistence, and AWS cloud infrastructure for reliable deployment and audit logging.
Next.js
Nest.js
PostgreSQL
AWS
Shopify API
CloudTrailNext steps
Planned roadmap initiatives to grow and scale the platform further.
Expanding integrations
Connect with additional e-commerce platforms beyond Shopify for broader operational reach.
Advanced analytics
Introduce operational insight dashboards for smarter, data-driven business decisions.
Workflow automation
Automate order and fulfillment processes end-to-end without manual intervention.
Monitoring & reporting
Enhanced visibility into business operations, health metrics and performance reporting.
