Build an E-commerce Store with AI
Prompt for creating a Shopify alternative
The Prompt
Copy this prompt into Cursor, Claude, or your AI coding tool of choice:
Build me an e-commerce storefront:
1. Product catalog with variants
2. Shopping cart with persistence
3. Stripe checkout
4. Order management
5. Inventory tracking
6. Customer accounts
Tech: Next.js 14, Prisma, Stripe
Use server components for fast page loads.
Clean, minimal design like Vercel's store.
How to Use This
- Open Cursor or your AI coding IDE
- Start a new project with the tech stack mentioned
- Paste this prompt and let the AI generate the foundation
- Iterate with follow-up prompts for specific features
- Review and refine the generated code
Expected Timeline
With vibe coding, expect to have a working MVP in 1-2 weeks, compared to 2-4 months of traditional development.
When to Buy Instead
Consider buying if:
- You need enterprise-grade reliability immediately
- Your team lacks technical skills for maintenance
- The subscription cost is less than your time cost