How We Built the eCommerce Website

1. Setup and Installation: Install Laravel via Composer.
2. Database Configuration: Set up and run migrations.
3. Authentication: Implement using Laravel Breeze or Jetstream.
4. Product Management: Create models and controllers for products.
5. Shopping Cart: Integrate using a package like Darryldecode.
6. Payment Integration: Use Stripe or PayPal APIs.
7. Order Management: Implement with models and asynchronous processing.
8. API Integration: Include services like Shippo and Twilio.
9. Testing and Deployment: Test with PHPUnit and deploy on platforms like AWS.

These steps involve using third-party APIs such as Stripe for payments, Shippo for shipping, and Twilio for communication. For detailed documentation, refer to the Laravel Documentation.