I’m building a service-based e-commerce platform with Node.js for the backend and Next.js on the frontend. The core flow is simple: users browse available services, reserve an appointment, and pay on the spot through a secure, PCI-compliant checkout. I already know that “booking services” is the heart of the product, specifically appointment scheduling, so the first milestone is an MVP that handles: • account creation for both providers and customers • real-time slot availability pulled from our database • a seamless, fully secure payment process (Stripe or a comparable gateway—happy to hear your recommendation) Calendar integration and automated reminders aren’t part of this phase, but I want the architecture left open so they can be plugged in later without major refactoring. Clean, modular code is key. You’ll own everything from database schema and API endpoints in Node.js (I’m leaning PostgreSQL, but I’m flexible) to server-side rendering and responsive UI in Next.js with React. I value maintainable TypeScript, clear Git commits, and straightforward documentation that lets another developer pick up your work without guesswork. Deliverables are: 1. A Git repo with all Node.js and Next.js source code. 2. Postman (or similar) collection covering core API routes. 3. Deployment instructions for a standard VPS or Vercel workflow. If this sounds like a build you can knock out efficiently—while writing code that future features can grow on—let’s talk timelines and get started.