🚀 Merchant Quote App

A comprehensive, full-stack Shopify App built to empower merchants with a powerful Custom Quote Request System. This app allows merchants to replace the "Add to Cart" button with a "Request a Quote" flow, enabling professional B2B and custom-service interactions.

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🛠 Project Architecture

This application is built with a modern, high-performance stack:

• Runtime: Bun (Fastest JavaScript runtime)
• Frontend: React + Shopify Polaris (The industry standard for Shopify Admin UI)
• Backend: Express.js + TypeScript
• Database: MongoDB (Scalable document storage)
• Deployment: Fly.io (High-performance serverless cloud)
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions (Automated testing and deployment)

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✨ Core Features

🛠 Powerful Form Builder

• Custom Fields: Add text, numbers, dropdowns, and file uploads.
• Real-time Preview: See how your quote form looks to customers instantly.
• Conditional Logic: Show/hide fields based on user input (Upcoming).

🏷 Quote Management

• Draft Orders: Automatically generate Shopify Draft Orders from quote requests.
• Custom Pricing: Adjust taxes, shipping, and item prices before sending.
• Admin Dashboard: Manage all pending, approved, and sent quotes in one place.

🎨 Fully Customizable Display

• App Embeds: Seamless integration with any Shopify 2.0 Theme.
• Custom Styling: Adjust button colors, fonts, and labels to match your brand.
• Success Popups: Customizable post-submission confirmation screen.

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📦 Directory Structure

├── backend-express/   # Express.js API & Business Logic
├── frontend/          # React.js Admin Interface (Polaris)
├── extensions/        # Shopify Theme App Extensions (Liquid/CSS/JS)
├── .github/           # CI/CD Workflows (GitHub Actions)
└── fly.toml           # Hosting Configuration (Fly.io)

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🚀 Future Roadmap

• Email Templates: Custom HTML/CSS email editor for quote responses.
• Multi-currency Support: Automatic currency conversion based on store settings.
• Inventory Sync: Check availability before allowing a quote request.
• API Access: Public API for integration with 3rd party CRMs.

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🏁 Conclusion

The Merchant Quote App is designed for performance, scalability, and a premium merchant experience. By leveraging the power of Bun and Shopify Polaris, it provides a seamless bridge between complex B2B needs and the standard Shopify storefront.

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Built with ❤️ by FIDE Technologies