How I built an E-commerce Starter with Next.js 14 & Supabase (and why you shouldn't start from scratch) 🚀

Stop spending 50+ hours setting up the same e-commerce boilerplate. I've done the heavy lifting for you! 🛠️ I recently finished building MyStore, a minimal yet powerful e-commerce template designed for speed and scalability. Here’s a breakdown of the tech stack and the challenges I solved. The Tech Stack 💻 Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router) Language: TypeScript Database & Auth: Supabase State Management: Zustand (with Persistence) Styling: Tailwind CSS (Dark Mode supported) Key Features I Implemented 🛡️ Persistent Cart: Using Zustand’s persist middleware, your cart items stay safe even if you refresh the page. Protected Routes: I used Next.js Middleware to ensure only authenticated users can access /checkout and /account. Image Management: Seamless image uploads directly to Supabase Storage. Clean Codebase: Fully typed and structured for easy customization. Why I Built This? I wanted to create something that doesn't feel bloated but has everything a modern store needs. Whether you're b