When I started building OpinioZone, my goal was simple: create a platform where users could compare products, read reviews, and make informed buying decisions.
At first, it seemed like a straightforward web application. Store products, display specifications, and allow users to browse information. However, as the platform grew, I quickly discovered that building a review and comparison website involves many technical and architectural challenges.
Choosing the Technology Stack
I selected ASP.NET Core as the primary framework because of its performance, flexibility, and long-term support. For data storage, I chose SQL Server since it provides strong reliability and works well with complex relationships between products, categories, reviews, ratings, and specifications.
This combination allowed me to build a scalable foundation while keeping development manageable.
