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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)

Exploring the main JavaScript libraries/frameworks/modules embedded in the platform

Let us take a closer look at Adobe Commerce’s JavaScript side. There are four main parts we will talk about, and each has its own special job:

Library/Framework

Role

RequireJS

Module loader

KnockoutJS

Dynamic interfaces

jQuery

Dom manipulation and utilities

Underscore.js

JavaScript utilities

Table 8.1 – Main JavaScript Libraries

Let’s dive deeper into each of these.

RequireJS

Adobe Commerce uses RequireJS, a JavaScript module loader that manages its JavaScript code. This tool is essential, especially if you are new to frontend development. RequireJS implements the...