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Mastering Adobe Commerce Frontend

By : Jakub Winkler
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Mastering Adobe Commerce Frontend

By: Jakub Winkler

Overview of this book

Navigating the frontend realm of the Adobe Commerce platform can often feel like a labyrinth, given its multifaceted systems and intricate layering. This book demystifies Adobe Commerce frontend development, guiding you through its paths with clarity and precision. You'll learn how to set up your local environment, paving the way for a smooth development experience and navigate the platform's theming ecosystem, exploring layout XML systems and the power of templates. As you progress through the book, you'll leverage an array of JavaScript libraries and frameworks that Adobe Commerce boasts of, with special emphasis on RequireJS, jQuery, Knockout.JS, and UI Components. Additionally, you'll gain an understanding of the intricacies of Adobe Commerce CMS, explore frontend-related configurations in the admin panel, and unlock the secrets of frontend optimization. Practical exercises provided in the book will enable you to create top-notch Adobe Commerce sites that are functional, optimized, user-centric, and a step ahead in the ever-evolving frontend landscape.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)

Why are third-party tools important?

Third-party tools are like treasures in a big community such as Magento’s. This community is amazing because everyone likes to share their discoveries and solutions and lend a helping hand to others who are on their own journey of building and improving websites. It is like having a large group of friends who are always there to help you figure things out or give you some tools that make your work easier. I am happy to be part of this unique community where sharing and supporting each other is the norm.

A lot of smart and helpful tools have already been created by people in the Magento community, and they share these for free. This means you often do not need to start from nothing or spend time making something that someone else has already made and shared. It is like if you needed a hammer, and instead of having to make one yourself, you find that there are ones available for free. So, there is no point in spending your time making a...