Small E-commerce Web App (React, Node.js, Stripe Integration)

We need a developer to build a small e-commerce web application using React on the frontend and Node.js on the backend. The application will allow users to browse products, view product details, add items to a shopping cart, and complete purchases through an online checkout flow.

The project will include integration with Stripe for payment processing. Users should be able to place orders using Stripe in test mode, with the backend securely handling payment intents and order confirmation. After a successful payment, basic order information should be stored and a confirmation response returned to the frontend.

The backend will expose simple REST APIs for products, cart management, and order handling, while the frontend should be responsive and user-friendly. The focus is on functionality rather than complex UI design. The project should use third-party services where appropriate to speed up development and keep costs low, while following standard security and best practices.

This is a small, fixed-scope e-commerce project with a limited budget, but the code should be clean, well-structured, and easy to extend later if additional features are needed.