Promo Code Management (Types, Validation, Stacking) #402
Description
Promo Code Management (Types, Validation, Stacking)
Request Type: New Feature
👤 User Story
As a SaaS platform marketing administrator, I want comprehensive promo code management with support for different types, validation rules, and stacking capabilities so that I can create flexible promotional campaigns.
Route URL
/api/billing/promo-codes
🚨 Problem Statement, Use Case, or Opportunity
Currently, there is no comprehensive promo code management system that supports different promotion types, validation rules, and stacking capabilities. This limits marketing flexibility and prevents the creation of sophisticated promotional campaigns that can drive customer acquisition and retention.
💡 Proposed Solution
Implement a comprehensive promo code management system with:
- Multiple promo code types (percentage, fixed amount, free trial, etc.)
- Advanced validation rules (usage limits, expiration, user restrictions)
- Promo code stacking capabilities with conflict resolution
- Type-specific validation logic and constraints
- Usage tracking and analytics
- Bulk promo code generation and management
- Integration with billing and subscription systems
- Promotional campaign management and reporting
✅ Acceptance Criteria
- Support for multiple promo code types (percentage, fixed, trial, etc.)
- Advanced validation rules (limits, expiration, restrictions)
- Promo code stacking capabilities with conflict resolution
- Type-specific validation logic and business rules
- Usage tracking and analytics for promotional campaigns
- Bulk promo code generation and management tools
- Integration with billing calculation and subscription systems
- Promotional campaign management and reporting dashboard
- API endpoints for promo code CRUD operations
- Unit tests covering all promo code scenarios and validations
📈 Impact, Risks and Benefits
Benefits:
- Enhanced marketing capabilities and campaign flexibility
- Improved customer acquisition through targeted promotions
- Better revenue optimization through strategic discounting
- Comprehensive analytics for promotional effectiveness
Risks:
- Potential revenue loss from excessive or stacked discounts
- Complex validation logic leading to system errors
- Fraud risks from promo code abuse
- Integration complexity with billing systems
Impact:
- Significant impact on marketing effectiveness and revenue
- Critical for customer acquisition and retention strategies
- Important for competitive positioning in the market
📚 Context and Examples
Similar to how platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, or SaaS services like Salesforce implement comprehensive promotional code systems with stacking and validation.
🔧 Technical Requirements
- Backend/API changes required
- Database schema changes required
- Frontend changes required
- Documentation updates needed
- Tests must be written
🖇️ Related Issues
Related to billing integration, marketing campaigns, discount systems, and revenue optimization features.