Building a Full-Stack Domain Registration Service: More Than Just a Search Box
In web development, “full-stack” usually means frontend, backend, and database. In domain services, it extends further: User-Facing Frontend – A clean, fast search interface with real-time suggestions, availability checks, and a seamless purchase flow. Application Backend – Manages user accounts, orders, invoices, and domain management tools (DNS, transfers, renewals). Registry/Registrar Integration – The core engine that communicates with top-level domain (TLD) registries via protocols like EPP (Extensible Provisioning Protocol). Payment & Compliance Layers – Handling payments, ICANN compliance, WHOIS privacy, GDPR, and domain verification. Key Technical Components 1. Real-Time Domain Availability Search This isn’t just a database lookup. It requires integration with WHOIS servers or registry APIs to get accurate, real-time availability across hundreds of TLDs (.com, .io, .app, .dev, etc.). Caching and smart querying are essential to keep searches fas...