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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)

The challenges associated with JavaScript libraries

Learning JavaScript in Adobe Commerce is like going on a big adventure. Imagine you’re in a huge forest full of different paths. Each path has a different JavaScript library that you can use. It might seem a bit confusing at first, trying to figure out which path to take and how to use all these tools without getting lost.

One of the biggest challenges (if not the biggest) of using native Adobe Commerce JavaScript libraries is making sure your website runs fast and scores well on Google Lighthouse. It is a tool that analyzes web pages for performance, accessibility, and search engine optimization to help improve the quality of websites.

Optimizing website performance is like packing for a hike. You want to take everything you need so you’re prepared, but you also don’t want your backpack to be too heavy; otherwise, it will slow you down. For websites, being fast means people will like visiting your site...