Course Platform with Secure Payments & Headless CMS
A production-ready wellness course platform with secure Stripe payments, automated enrolment, protected content access, and CMS-driven lessons.
The Problem
The platform needed to sell digital courses securely, automatically enroll users upon payment, and protect course content with authentication, while keeping the user interface simple and clutter-free.
- Secure payment validation
- Automated enrolment logic
- Protected course routes
- CMS-driven lesson content
- Clean, intuitive dashboard
System Architecture
The system was designed backend-first to ensure payment integrity and data consistency. Webhooks validate payments before enrolment is created, and route protection ensures only authorised users access content.
Payment & Enrolment Flow
1. User completes Stripe Checkout
2. Stripe triggers verified webhook
3. Server validates signature
4. Enrolment record is created
5. User gains access to protected course routes
Key Technical Challenges
Stripe Webhook Validation
Implemented secure webhook handling with signature validation and idempotency checks to prevent duplicate enrolments and ensure payment integrity.
Protected Routes & Role Checks
Built server-side validation to ensure only enrolled users can access lesson content, preventing unauthorised access.
CMS-Driven Lesson Rendering
Structured Sanity schemas and dynamically rendered modular lesson blocks for flexible content updates without code changes.
UX Considerations
The interface was intentionally minimal to reduce cognitive load. Error handling and confirmation feedback ensure clarity at every stage of the purchase and learning experience.
Future Improvements
- Background job queue for webhook handling
- Loading skeleton for better perceived performance
- Admin dashboard for analytics and customer management
- Advanced lesson analytics tracking
Live Demo
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