A comprehensive guide to Adobe Commerce storefront development covering theme creation, customization, JavaScript usage, and optimization techniques for optimal customer satisfactionKey FeaturesLearn techniques for customizing templates and layouts for an optimal user experience
Use the command-line interface for efficient and streamlined theme development and deployment
Implement best practices for using JavaScript and frontend optimization techniques for improved performance and customer satisfaction
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Book Description
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.What you will learnSet up your own Dockerized environment in the Adobe Commerce platform
Customize page structure using Layout XML, templates, and a fallback system
Build and personalize system emails to match website themes
Work with various JavaScript frameworks and libraries in the project
Create and manage content using the Adobe Commerce CMS system
Validate your solutions with the practical examples provided

Who this book is for
The book is ideal for storefront developers proficient in frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, aiming to broaden their knowledge of Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source applications. If you've encountered challenges with frontend development for Adobe Commerce and struggled to find solutions online, this book is tailored to assist you.Table of ContentsSetting Up the Local Environment
Installing the Magento/Adobe Commerce Application
Introduction to Adobe Commerce Theming
The Layout System
Working with Templates
Styling an Adobe Commerce Theme
Customizing Emails
Introduction to JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks
RequireJS and jQuery
Knockout.JS and UI Components
Commonly Used Libraries Bundled with Adobe Commerce
Storefront-Related Configuration in the Admin Panel
Working with Magento CMS
Frontend Optimization Techniques
Common Tools That Help with Local Development
Solutions to Practical Exercises