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We are all familiar with the monolithic approach in the Magento platform. However this web architecture where the frontend and backend are connected has been affecting shopping experience for customers badly. At a time where people are mostly glued to their mobile devices, it is time for a transformation to headless to enhance the experience. In monolithic architecture, the frontend and backend are interconnected resulting that; a change updated in one of them affects the other. While Headless architecture relies on 3 independent pillars: frontend, backend and API as the communication layer. In short, the frontend is no longer supported on the backend.
If you are still working on Magento 1, you will need to upgrade it. Since Magento 2 onwards it supports GraphQL as an API. While magento acts as the backend, you need to choose a frontend in order to go headless.
Some of the strategies are listed below
Being a popular ecommerce platform, buyers expect a seamless shopping experience. React.Js is a Javascript library that allows users to build flexible user interfaces. Also it will help us to create reusable components for functionalities.
• Easy to maintain
• Covering topics related to SEO.
• Allows quick page loads, user-friendliness and rendering.
When it comes to the implementation of React.JS we can directly use it. Instead of customizing the templates it is best to construct modules from scratch.
For the Magento React Store, PWA has a necessary set of elements and designs. A software application that is browser based and behaves like a cloud delivered native application is called PWA. You can refer more about PWA and its implementation in Magento here: An Introduction to Magento PWA.
Decoupling the magento frontend and backend will help the developers customize the frontend that is not restricted to the platform. Unlike the traditional architecture, the frontend UI for different screen sizes can be connected to the backend. While the backend will act as a content management system communicating to the frontend through API.
Like the two sides of a coin, the Magento headless commerce do have disadvantages as well.
The transition to a headless architecture in Magento, coupled with the integration of React.js, presents a compelling solution to the challenges faced by modern ecommerce businesses. It is clear that this combination of technologies empowers businesses to stay competitive and agile in the ever-evolving ecommerce landscape. Nevertheless, by carefully weighing the disadvantages against the substantial benefits, businesses can make informed decisions about adopting the headless Magento and React.js approach, ultimately delivering a superior shopping experience to their customers in the mobile-first world.
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