* Constantine A. Murenin [Thu 03 Jul 2025, 00:46 CEST]:
Why is the simple act of placing an item in a shopping cart a resource-driven event?
Tell me you don't know how modern e-commerce works without saying you don't know how modern e-commerce works. Say you're a modern seller. You have widgets you're looking to sell. You have a certain number on hand and will need to order more in time to satisfy future demand. The moment somebody places a widget in their shopping basket you make a reservation in the backend system so you know you're soon running out. People leaving shopping baskets just sitting around are an active drag on the JIT delivery process. That's why some e-commerce websites will send you emails with discount coupons to incentivise you to make up your mind and order if you leave items in your shopping basket for too long. -- Niels. --