𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟮?
You know Shopify. You know WooCommerce. You likely know Magento.
Magento handles large stores.
Magento 2 is a PHP tool. You build and scale stores with it.
It manages your business basics:
- Products
- Customers
- Orders
- Inventory
- Payments
You choose between two versions:
- Adobe Commerce: Paid enterprise tool.
- Magento Open Source: Free community tool.
Why use it? Small stores need a basic catalog. Large stores need more.
Magento handles complex needs:
- Multiple storefronts
- Custom pricing rules
- ERP and CRM links
It offers three strengths:
Flexibility. You change almost any feature.
Multi-store setup. You run US, UK, and EU stores from one spot.
Scalability. It handles thousands of products and orders.
The tech stack includes:
- PHP and MySQL
- Composer
- REST and GraphQL APIs
Learning it is hard. You must master concepts like Dependency Injection and Plugins.
The learning curve is steep. You get more control.
Is it still useful?
Yes. You need it for full control and custom workflows.
It fits businesses with specific requirements.
I will share more on architecture and design in future posts.