Daily Changelog – September 28, 2025
I added in a new CSV export feature to use if we need to send campaign data immediately, while we wait for the new domain to fully propagate and I work on the login / auth things, and do some testing before we allow customers to login.
📊 CSV Export Feature Implementation
New Sales Data Export System
Core Features Added
- CSV Export API Route: Created
/api/orders/export/csvendpoint for downloading filtered sales data - Export Button UI: Added green “Export to CSV” button to both orders page and campaign detail pages
- Comprehensive Data Format: Exports complete order and line item information in spreadsheet-ready format
- Campaign-Specific Export: Campaign pages can export orders for that specific campaign
- New domain: app will now run at stores.orchardstreetpress.com
Technical Implementation
API Development
- Route:
/api/orders/export/csvwith GET method - Authentication: Protected with NextAuth session validation
- Query Parameters: Supports all existing order filters (customer, campaign, date range, ignored status)
- Large Dataset Support: Configured for exports up to 10,000+ records
CSV Format & Structure
Order-Level Columns:
- Order ID, Customer Name, Customer Email, Student Name, Homeroom
- Store Name, Campaign Name, Order Date, Order Status
- Item Total, Tax Amount, Billable Total, Store Commission, Is Ignored
Line Item Columns:
- Product Name, Garment Brand, Garment Info, Size, Color
- Quantity, Unit Price, Line Total, Supplier
Files Created/Modified
- New:
src/app/api/orders/export/csv/route.ts– Main export API endpoint - Modified:
src/app/dashboard/orders/page.tsx– Added export button and handler - Modified:
src/app/dashboard/campaigns/[id]/page.tsx– Added campaign-specific export button and handler
User Experience Features
Export Functionality
- Filter Preservation: Export respects all current page filters
- Smart Filenames: Downloads include store name and campaign name for easy identification
- Automatic Download: Triggers browser download with descriptive filename
- Error Handling: User-friendly error messages for failed exports
- Large Data Support: Handles enterprise-scale order exports
CSV Compatibility
- Proper Escaping: Handles commas, quotes, and newlines in data
- Header Row: Clear column headers for spreadsheet import
- Data Types: Numbers formatted for spreadsheet calculations
- Import Ready: Compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers
Quality Assurance
Testing Completed
- API Endpoint: ✅ Responds correctly with 401/200 status codes
- Authentication: ✅ Requires valid session
- Error Handling: ✅ Graceful failure with user feedback
- Build Integration: ✅ Compiles without errors
Performance Considerations
- Memory Efficient: Streams data processing for large exports
- Database Optimization: Efficient queries with proper indexing
- Response Time: Fast CSV generation for typical dataset sizes
Business Value
Sales Analysis Benefits
- Data Portability: Export to external analysis tools
- Reporting Integration: Compatible with existing business systems
- Customer Analysis: Complete order history for business intelligence
- Financial Tracking: Detailed revenue and commission data
- Campaign-Specific Analysis: Export orders for individual campaigns for targeted reporting
Operational Efficiency
- Bulk Operations: Export filtered datasets for batch processing
- External Integration: Feed data to accounting or CRM systems
- Backup Strategy: CSV format for data archival and migration
Today’s implementation adds a robust CSV export system that transforms filtered order data into spreadsheet-ready format, enabling seamless integration with external business tools and providing comprehensive sales analysis capabilities.
