The Driver 1 Lubricants project was initially scoped as a series of iterative updates and edits to an existing website for a major Iraqi lubricant store chain. The primary business goal was to create a robust online presence that could serve as a comprehensive digital product catalog and a store locator for their multiple locations. This site is crucial for providing mechanics, distributors, and end-users with detailed product specifications and easy access to store information.

However, upon receiving the "existing" codebase, the project scope fundamentally changed. The provided source code was severely incomplete, missing critical backend server components and essential frontend dependencies, rendering the existing framework unusable. Due to the client's urgent need for a fully operational website, I was required to pivot immediately from an editing role to a complete full-stack application build from the ground up.

This involved designing and developing a new, modern frontend, establishing a secure and performant backend architecture, and rapidly migrating the required product data. The focus was on speed, performance, and accuracy in displaying the vast catalog of lubricants and their technical details, all while meeting a challenging, compressed deadline.