I’m working on a project using Java Spring Boot where I need to implement dynamic pricing for customizable products, similar to how McDonald’s allows you to customize a sandwich and see the price update based on your selections.
For example, let’s say I have a sandwich with a base price, and users can add or remove ingredients like extra cheese or bacon. The price should update dynamically as they make these changes.
I’m not sure how to approach this in Spring Boot. Specifically, I need help with:
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Backend Design: How should I structure my models and controllers to handle dynamic pricing? For instance, how should I represent a sandwich and its customizable options?
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Calculating Price: Where should the logic for calculating the price based on the selected options go? Should this be handled in a service class or directly in the controller?
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Passing Data: How should I pass the customization options and updated price between the frontend and backend? Should I use DTOs, and if so, how should they be structured?
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Real-time Updates: How can I ensure that the price updates dynamically on the frontend as the user adds or removes options?
I’ve been struggling to find examples or tutorials that cover this kind of dynamic pricing, especially using Spring Boot. Any guidance or examples would be greatly appreciated!
What I’ve Tried:
I understand basic CRUD operations and have set up my Spring Boot project with entities, repositories, and controllers. However, I’m unclear on how to implement the dynamic aspects of pricing.
Thank you in advance for your help!