Overview
The admin dashboard is your command center for monitoring and managing the entire Ecom e-commerce platform. It provides real-time insights into sales, products, categories, and overall platform performance.Accessing the Dashboard
Navigate to Admin Panel
Log in to your admin account and you’ll be automatically directed to the dashboard at
/adminDashboard Components
Sales Analytics Graph
The dashboard features an interactive graph showing:- Number of Sales Data: Tracks total sales per root category
- Quantity Data: Displays stock quantities across categories
- Category Performance: Visual comparison of category sales
The graph data is cached for 24 hours to improve performance. Use the cache clear function if you need to see immediate updates.
Category Overview
View all root-level categories (categories withlevel = 0) and their performance metrics:
- Total products in each category
- Sales volume
- Stock levels across all product variants
Key Functions
Clear Cache
The dashboard includes a cache management tool to optimize platform performance.Locate Clear Cache Option
Find the “Clear Cache” button in the dashboard settings or utility menuScreenshot Description: Settings dropdown menu with “Clear Cache” option highlighted
Dashboard Performance
Data Caching
The dashboard uses intelligent caching to ensure fast load times:- Graph data is cached for 86400 seconds (24 hours)
- Cache key:
cached_graph_data - Automatically refreshes daily
Performance Optimization
The dashboard automatically initializes the core component repository cache on each load to ensure optimal performance across the platform.
Best Practices
- Regular Monitoring: Check the dashboard daily to track platform performance
- Cache Management: Clear cache after major updates
- Category Analysis: Use category-wise data to identify top performers
- Stock Monitoring: Keep track of quantity data to prevent stockouts