IT Architecture in eCommerce
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Understanding the importance of IT architecture in eCommerce
The Basics: What is IT Architecture?
IT architecture refers to the plan that outlines the logical and physical connections between the various components of a computing system. It defines hardware, software, access methods, and protocols utilized by it.
Staying ahead of the curve
With an unsuitable IT architecture, these “generation gaps” often result in unstable connections, suboptimal interfaces (APIs), and systems that are out of sync. This can cause a lot of problems for your business, such as slow website loading times, problems during the ordering process, and infromation loss due to data silos.
Architecture patterns in eCommerce
All architecture patterns share a common goal: to provide a blueprint for designing and building software applications. By skillfully combining different architectural patterns, your company can leverage the strengths and benefits of certain patterns while minimizing or nearly eliminating the disadvantages.
Important steps to success
Ensure a scalable and flexible system
A headless system is built with a composable- API-first approach, making it possible to scale the system’s individual components and offer a greater level of flexibility when integrating new services and applications.
Align on a common goal
It is essential that your business’s overall goals are fully aligned with its IT investments. This ensures that all parties and departments are working towards the same goals and that resources can be used efficiently.
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