Overview of Commerce.js

1. Introduction

Commerce.js is a headless commerce platform that provides a flexible API for building e-commerce applications. It allows developers to create custom storefronts while managing backend processes like inventory, orders, and payments separately.

2. Key Concepts

• Headless Architecture: Separates the front-end and back-end, allowing for more flexibility in development.
• API-First Approach: All features are accessible via APIs, enabling integration with various technologies.
• Composable Commerce: Allows developers to choose and combine best-of-breed services tailored to specific business needs.

3. Installation

To start using Commerce.js, you need to install the SDK via npm:

npm install @chec/commerce.js

4. Usage

After installation, you can initialize the Commerce.js client with your public API key:

import Commerce from '@chec/commerce.js';

const commerce = new Commerce('your_public_api_key');

Here’s an example of how to fetch product data:

commerce.products.list().then((response) => {
    console.log(response);
});

5. Best Practices

1. Keep your API keys secure and do not expose them in client-side code.
2. Use environment variables to manage your keys in production.
3. Implement error handling for API requests to improve user experience.
4. Optimize product images and data to enhance loading times.

6. FAQ