How to Build a Marketplace with Bolt
Rapidly prototype a marketplace application with Bolt's AI-assisted development
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.
What You Will Build
A functional marketplace prototype with core buying and selling features
Key Features
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Follow these steps to build your marketplace with Bolt.
Describe your marketplace
Tell Bolt about your marketplace type and key features
Generate core pages
Create listing pages, search results, and user dashboards
Add data models
Set up database tables for users, listings, and transactions
Implement authentication
Add user registration and login functionality
Test the flow
Verify the complete buyer and seller journeys work
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Next Steps
Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.
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