Ready-to-Use Portal
Complete technical overview of the Carapis Portal architecture, customization options, and extension capabilities.
What You'll Learn
- Technical architecture and technology stack
- File structure and organization
- Customization options for branding and content
- Localization features for international markets
- Extension capabilities for custom functionality
Technical Architecture
Technology Stack
| Component | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend Framework | Next.js 14 | React framework with SSR |
| Language | TypeScript | Type-safe development |
| UI Library | Material-UI (MUI) | Professional UI components |
| Styling | Emotion | CSS-in-JS styling |
| State Management | React Context | Global state management |
| API Client | Axios | HTTP client for API calls |
| Build Tool | Webpack | Module bundling |
| Deployment | Docker | Containerized deployment |
Architecture Overview
The portal follows a modern, scalable architecture designed for performance and maintainability. Built on Next.js with TypeScript, it provides server-side rendering for optimal SEO and fast loading times.
File Structure
Core Directories
- components/ - Reusable UI components
- pages/ - Next.js pages and API routes
- styles/ - Global styles and themes
- utils/ - Utility functions
- hooks/ - Custom React hooks
- types/ - TypeScript type definitions
- public/ - Static assets
- locales/ - Internationalization files
- config/ - Configuration files
Component Organization
- Layout components - Header, footer, sidebar, main layout
- Vehicle components - Cards, grids, details, filters
- Common components - Buttons, inputs, modals, loading
- Calculator components - Import cost calculator
Page Structure
- Homepage - Main landing page with featured vehicles
- Vehicle pages - Listings and detailed vehicle information
- Static pages - About, contact, search results
- API routes - Backend endpoints for data handling
Customization Guide
Branding Customization
Logo and Visual Identity
- Logo replacement - Upload your company logo
- Color scheme - Customize primary and secondary colors
- Typography - Choose fonts and text styling
- Layout options - Flexible page layouts
- Component styling - Customize component appearance
Brand Identity Features
- White-label solution - Remove all Carapis branding
- Custom domain - Use your own domain name
- Custom email - Professional email addresses
- Custom favicon - Your own site icon
- Custom meta tags - Your own meta information
Content Customization
- Custom pages - Add your own content pages
- Custom components - Add custom functionality
- Custom routes - Create custom URL structures
- Custom forms - Add custom contact forms
- Custom widgets - Add custom functionality
Feature Customization
Enable/Disable Features
- Calculator - Turn import calculator on/off
- Search - Enable or disable search functionality
- Filters - Configure available filter options
- Analytics - Enable tracking and monitoring
Custom Components
- Component library - Add new UI components
- Custom hooks - Create reusable logic
- Utility functions - Add custom functionality
- API integrations - Connect to external services
Custom Pages
- New content pages - Add informational pages
- Landing pages - Create custom landing pages
- Blog integration - Add content management
- Portfolio pages - Showcase your work
Localization & Internationalization
Multi-language Support
Language Configuration
- English - Primary language with full support
- Korean - Native Korean language support
- Chinese - Simplified and Traditional Chinese
- German - German language support
- Spanish - Spanish language support
- Custom languages - Add any language you need
Translation System
- Translation files - JSON-based translation system
- Language switching - Easy language selection
- Regional formats - Local date and number formatting
- Cultural adaptation - Adapt to local business practices
Regional Customization
- Currency support - Multiple currency display
- Date formats - Regional date and time formatting
- Number formats - Local number formatting
- Address formats - Regional address display
- Phone formats - Local phone number formatting
SEO Localization
Local SEO Features
- Local keywords - Region-specific SEO optimization
- Local meta tags - Region-specific meta information
- Local sitemaps - Region-specific site structure
- Local analytics - Region-specific performance tracking
- Local search - Region-specific search optimization
Extending Functionality
Adding New Parsers
Parser Integration
- Parser configuration - Add new data sources
- API integration - Connect to external APIs
- Data transformation - Format data for display
- Error handling - Manage connection issues
Custom API Integration
- API client setup - Configure external API connections
- Authentication - Handle API authentication
- Rate limiting - Manage API request limits
- Data caching - Optimize data retrieval
Data Processing
- Data validation - Verify data quality
- Data transformation - Format data for display
- Data enrichment - Add additional information
- Data export - Export data in various formats
Adding New Features
Custom Features
- Custom calculators - Add specialized calculators
- Custom widgets - Add interactive components
- Custom analytics - Add tracking and reporting
- Custom integrations - Connect third-party services
Plugin System
- Plugin architecture - Modular feature system
- Plugin marketplace - Share and discover plugins
- Plugin development - Create custom plugins
- Plugin management - Install and configure plugins
Performance Optimization
Loading Speed
Performance Features
- Server-side rendering - Fast initial page loads
- Static generation - Pre-built pages for speed
- Image optimization - Automatic compression and lazy loading
- Code splitting - Load only what's needed
- Caching strategy - Multi-layer caching system
Optimization Techniques
- Bundle optimization - Minimize JavaScript bundles
- CSS optimization - Optimize stylesheets
- Asset optimization - Compress images and fonts
- CDN integration - Global content delivery
SEO Optimization
SEO Features
- Meta tag management - Complete meta tag control
- Structured data - JSON-LD schema markup
- Sitemap generation - Automatic XML sitemaps
- Robots.txt - Search engine directives
- Canonical URLs - Prevent duplicate content
SEO Best Practices
- Page speed optimization - Core Web Vitals compliance
- Mobile optimization - Mobile-first design
- Accessibility - WCAG compliance
- Internal linking - Smart link structure
Security & Compliance
Security Features
Security Measures
- HTTPS enforcement - Secure connections only
- API key protection - Secure API key storage
- Input validation - Prevent malicious input
- XSS protection - Cross-site scripting prevention
- CSRF protection - Cross-site request forgery prevention
Data Protection
- GDPR compliance - European data protection
- Privacy policy - Built-in privacy policy
- Cookie consent - Cookie usage notifications
- Data encryption - Encrypted data transmission
- Backup systems - Automatic data backups
Compliance Standards
Compliance Features
- GDPR compliance - European data protection
- CCPA compliance - California privacy law
- ISO 27001 - Information security management
- SOC 2 - Security and availability controls
- PCI DSS - Payment card industry standards
Deployment & DevOps
Deployment Options
Deployment Methods
| Method | Difficulty | Cost | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docker | Easy | Low | Full control |
| Vercel | Very Easy | Free | Auto-deploy |
| Railway | Easy | Pay-per-use | Scaling |
| VPS | Medium | Low | Custom setup |
CI/CD Pipeline
- Automated testing - Run tests on every commit
- Automated deployment - Deploy on successful tests
- Environment management - Separate dev/staging/prod
- Rollback capability - Quick rollback to previous versions
Monitoring & Maintenance
Monitoring Features
- Performance monitoring - Track loading times and errors
- Uptime monitoring - Ensure site availability
- Error tracking - Monitor and alert on errors
- User analytics - Track user behavior and conversions
Maintenance Tasks
- Regular updates - Keep dependencies updated
- Security patches - Apply security updates
- Performance optimization - Continuous optimization
- Backup management - Regular data backups
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Performance Issues
- Slow loading times - Check server resources and optimization
- High memory usage - Monitor and optimize memory usage
- Database performance - Optimize database queries
- CDN issues - Check CDN configuration and caching
Configuration Issues
- API key problems - Verify API key format and permissions
- Environment variables - Check environment configuration
- Domain configuration - Verify DNS and SSL settings
- Database connection - Check database connectivity
Debugging Tools
Debugging Features
- Error logging - Comprehensive error logging
- Performance profiling - Identify performance bottlenecks
- Network monitoring - Monitor API calls and responses
- User session tracking - Track user interactions
Next Steps
Ready to Customize?
- Get Your API Key - Sign up and get started
- Quick Start Guide - Deploy in minutes
- View Features - See what's included
- Support - Get help when needed
Need Help?
- Documentation - Complete setup guide
- Support - Technical assistance
- Community - Connect with other users
- Examples - See live examples
Transform your automotive business with a professional, customizable website. The Carapis Portal provides everything you need to succeed online.