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Multi-Storefront Architecture

Azotte's multi-storefront architecture enables businesses to operate multiple sales channels with shared backend infrastructure.

Architecture Overview​

┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────┐
│ Web Store    │  │ Mobile App   │  │ Partner API  │  │ OTT Platform │
│              │  │              │  │              │  │              │
│ React/Vue    │  │ iOS/Android  │  │ B2B Portal   │  │ Roku/AppleTV │
└──────┬───────┘  └──────┬───────┘  └──────┬───────┘  └──────┬───────┘
       │                 │                 │                 │
       └─────────────────┼─────────────────┼─────────────────┘
                         │                 │
                    ┌────▼─────────────────▼─────┐
                    │   Storefront Gateway       │
                    │                            │
                    │  • Routing & Load Balance   │
                    │  • Authentication          │
                    │  • Rate Limiting           │
                    │  • Request Transformation  │
                    └────────────┬───────────────┘
                                 │
                    ┌────────────▼───────────────┐
                    │   Core Business Services   │
                    │                            │
                    │  • Tenant Management      │
                    │  • Bundle Management      │
                    │  • Pricing Engine         │
                    │  • Campaign Engine        │
                    │  • Subscription Service   │
                    └────────────────────────────┘

Storefront Isolation​

Configuration Isolation​

  • Separate themes and branding
  • Independent feature flags
  • Channel-specific pricing
  • Custom business rules

Data Segmentation​

  • Storefront-scoped analytics
  • Channel-specific customer data
  • Independent campaign tracking
  • Isolated A/B testing

Security Boundaries​

  • API key isolation per storefront
  • Role-based access control
  • Channel-specific permissions
  • Audit trail separation

Channel Types​

Web Storefronts​

  • Hosted Pages: Azotte-hosted checkout flows
  • Embedded Widgets: JavaScript widgets for existing sites
  • API Integration: Custom checkout implementations
  • Headless Commerce: API-driven implementations

Mobile Applications​

  • Native SDK: iOS and Android SDKs
  • React Native: Cross-platform components
  • Cordova/PhoneGap: Hybrid app support
  • Progressive Web Apps: Web-based mobile experiences

Partner Channels​

  • White-label Solutions: Branded partner experiences
  • Marketplace Integration: Third-party marketplace support
  • Affiliate Programs: Commission-based partnerships
  • Reseller Portals: B2B partner interfaces

OTT Platforms​

  • Streaming Services: Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV
  • Gaming Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation, Steam
  • Smart TV Apps: Samsung, LG, Android TV
  • Set-top Boxes: Cable and satellite providers

Routing and Load Balancing​

Request Routing​

  • Host-based routing
  • Path-based routing
  • Header-based routing
  • Geographic routing

Load Distribution​

  • Round-robin balancing
  • Weighted distribution
  • Health-check aware routing
  • Performance-based routing

Configuration Management​

Storefront Settings​

  • Visual customization options
  • Feature availability toggles
  • Payment method configuration
  • Regional compliance settings

Dynamic Configuration​

  • Real-time setting updates
  • A/B testing configuration
  • Feature flag management
  • Emergency killswitches

Performance Optimization​

Caching Strategy​

  • CDN integration per channel
  • Storefront-specific cache policies
  • Dynamic content optimization
  • Edge computing capabilities

Resource Optimization​

  • Channel-specific asset bundling
  • Progressive loading strategies
  • Image optimization per device
  • Bandwidth-aware delivery

Next Steps​