StockFlow Phase 1 is Live

I am super excited, and a little relieved, to finally release the demo version of StockFlow, my inventory and warehouse management system.

Live demo: sakib963.github.io/stock-flow-web. Guest credentials are guest@stockflow.com / stockflow123.

This project has been a huge learning experience for me. Despite managing a full time job, I dedicated focused hours to building Phase 1, laying the foundation for a structured and efficient inventory management system. Here is what has been accomplished so far.

What's done

• Category and subcategory management. Organize products easily.
• Supplier and product management. Keep track of where supplies are coming from.
• Warehouse and aisle/zone setup. A structured way to store and locate inventory.
• Inventory management. Purchase multiple products, manage batches, and receive restock alerts to avoid shortages.

Tech stack

• Frontend: Angular, Tailwind CSS, NgZorro, TypeScript
• Backend: Express.js, PostgreSQL, JWT, Express Joi Validation
• Database: PostgreSQL hosted on Aiven
• Deployment: frontend on GitHub Pages via angular-cli-ghpages, backend on Vercel

Challenges I faced

Time management. Balancing this project with my full time job was a challenge, requiring disciplined effort and planning.

Finding a free cloud PostgreSQL database. Many cloud providers have limitations, and I needed a free option that allowed direct JDBC connectivity. After extensive searching, I finally found Aiven, which worked perfectly.

Defining the project's scope and business logic. Without predefined requirements, I had to carefully decide what features were necessary and how the system should function. This involved research, iteration, and refining the approach based on real world inventory management needs.

UI/UX. I wanted a clean interface, but I kept revising layouts and workflows to get them just right. Finding the right balance between simplicity and functionality took time.

What's next

The next big milestone is an e-commerce platform, where StockFlow will be responsible for inventory and order management. This will integrate both projects into a unified ecosystem for business owners.

I would love to collaborate with other developers, designers, or anyone interested in this project. Whether it is coding, UI/UX improvements, testing, or feature suggestions, let us build something impactful together.