Required reading: https://engineering.cloudflight.io/defining-boundaries A big part of what makes up complexity are side effects. The challenge with them is the (semi) non-deterministic behavior of their execution. A network call can give me the data I want on success, or error out with any of the multiple error codes it can have. Mutations can completely destroy […]
January 3, 2023
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Backend & Architecture
Cutting the Folder Structure
How to organize the files can be quite confusing when starting in programming, especially when the code base grows and the existing structure cannot manage that much content anymore. Value of Having Structure Why does it matter to us? Modern editors have file search implemented, and we can simply use that to find our files, […]
December 29, 2022
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Backend & Architecture
Defining Boundaries
Managing complexity is a discipline on its own, and many books have been written about it. Regardless of which ones you mastered, compartmentalization of impact will always be on the top list. Let’s say we have a very big code base, and we want to do some changes there. We did the change and now […]
December 21, 2022
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Strategy & Transformation
IT-Trends 2023 – Shaping the Tech-Agenda for the next year(s)
The technology year 2022 is ending and 2023 is upon us. Cloudflight looks at the relevant trends and drivers that will shape the agenda of companies and their IT and digital decision-makers in the coming year. Last year’s Digital Trends from Cloudflight were shaped by the economic and overall social situation and we drew them […]
December 19, 2022
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Commerce & Customer Experience
eCommerce supply chain and market disruptions for 2023
eCommerce saw an unprecedented boom during the pandemic as people went into forced lockdowns and lives turned virtual. This shift in lifestyle saw a 55% jump in online spending, translating to $1.7 trillion. Globally, eCommerce sales are expected to reach $5.5 trillion in 2022. The explosion in eCommerce is good news for retailers, but there’s […]
December 15, 2022
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Commerce & Customer Experience
A blueprint for composable commerce based on commercetools
While composability is the future of commerce, it provides a more fragmented landscape with multiple vendors for specific services being used. That’s why we at Cloudflight put together a detailed guide to give you a hand. With “Reference architecture for commercetools: A blueprint for composable commerce,” prepared in collaboration with commercetools, you can explore the […]
December 1, 2022
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Commerce & Customer Experience
Best-of-breed: How to pick a composable commerce tech partner
Composable commerce allows you to build your optimal eCommerce system via replaceable components that deliver particular sets of features. Digital products that are the best tools for specific tasks are known as best-of-breed solutions. Your challenge is to identify and incorporate them into your eCommerce architecture. At Cloudflight, a global eCommerce solution partner, we’ve collaborated […]
November 29, 2022
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Commerce & Customer Experience
The ultimate guide to eCommerce financing
The world of eCommerce is booming. It’s predicted that 95% of purchases will be made online by 2040. It’s the perfect time for entrepreneurs who want to set up an eCommerce business and make their mark on the world. You’ve got your business plan, ideas, and support from your nearest and dearest. But how do […]
November 15, 2022
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Commerce & Customer Experience
A simple guide to eCommerce project management
The booming eCommerce business has made it possible for online shoppers to purchase anything from anywhere with the click of a button. This has been great for consumers and businesses looking to expand their consumer base. However, the boom has also created stiff competition, making it even harder for just any eCommerce website to stand […]