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Engineering E-Commerce,
Search & AI

Deep-dive articles on e-commerce architecture, search technology, AI, and the engineering behind complex systems.

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A Deeper Look at SAP Commerce Data Hub
Integrations · 20 min read

A Deeper Look at SAP Commerce Data Hub

A deep technical post-mortem on SAP Commerce Data Hub, its phases, ERP integration model, IDoc handling, and material master replication.

Rauf Aliev
Rauf Aliev
Connecting the Dots with SAP Cloud Platform Integration
Integrations · 16 min read

Connecting the Dots with SAP Cloud Platform Integration

A practical overview of SAP Cloud Platform Integration for SAP Commerce Cloud, including integration flows, adapters, mappings, and ERP scenarios.

Rauf Aliev
Rauf Aliev
hybris/SAP Commerce 4.x->1905 Upgrade Map
Release Notes · 1 min read

hybris/SAP Commerce 4.x->1905 Upgrade Map

An upgrade map showing notable SAP hybris Commerce capabilities added across versions 4.x through 1905.

Rauf Aliev
Rauf Aliev
SAP Commerce Eclipse Plugin 2.0 Released
Development Tools · 5 min read

SAP Commerce Eclipse Plugin 2.0 Released

An overview of SAP Commerce Cloud Eclipse plugin 2.0, including Solr search console and server log watcher features.

Maxim Bilohay
Maxim Bilohay
Release Notes · 3 min read

SAP Commerce Cloud 1905 Is Released. What Is New?

SAP Commerce Cloud 1905 brings major updates to SmartEdit, integrations, outbound sync, polyglot persistence, auditing, promotions, and platform support.

Rauf Aliev
Rauf Aliev
Authentication with Hardware Security Keys and WebAuthn in SAP Commerce Cloud
Integrations · 20 min read

Authentication with Hardware Security Keys and WebAuthn in SAP Commerce Cloud

A technical overview of hardware security keys, FIDO2/WebAuthn, and a proof-of-concept integration with SAP Commerce Cloud.

Rauf Aliev
Rauf Aliev
Search · 23 min read

Implementing Product Whitelisting/Blacklisting in SAP Commerce Cloud for Large Product and Customer Bases

A performance-focused approach to product whitelisting and blacklisting in SAP Commerce Cloud using Solr, Redis, and ACL-based filtering.

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Takeaways from SAP SAPPHIRE NOW AND CX LIVE 2019
E-Commerce · 21 min read

Takeaways from SAP SAPPHIRE NOW AND CX LIVE 2019

Key takeaways from SAP SAPPHIRE NOW and CX LIVE 2019, including X-data and O-data, Qualtrics, C/4HANA Foundation, HANA Cloud, partnerships, and startups.

Rauf Aliev
Rauf Aliev
Login Forms and Authentication in E-Commerce: Improving Customer Experience and Security
E-Commerce · 28 min read

Login Forms and Authentication in E-Commerce: Improving Customer Experience and Security

A practical guide to login form design, authentication flows, session handling, security, and SAP Commerce Cloud implementation details.

Rauf Aliev
Rauf Aliev
SAP CX LIVE/SAPPHIRE Sessions You Shouldn’t Miss in 2019
E-Commerce · 6 min read

SAP CX LIVE/SAPPHIRE Sessions You Shouldn’t Miss in 2019

A curated list of SAP CX LIVE and SAPPHIRE 2019 sessions focused on SAP Commerce Cloud, customer experience, AI, cloud migration, and microservices.

Rauf Aliev
Rauf Aliev
SmartEdit: A Deep Dive Into Technical Aspects of the New CMS & Personalization Capabilities
Architecture · 19 min read

SmartEdit: A Deep Dive Into Technical Aspects of the New CMS & Personalization Capabilities

A technical deep dive into SmartEdit architecture, personalization, storefront integration, APIs, modules, and customization options in SAP Commerce.

Rauf Aliev
Rauf Aliev
Merging Carts When A Customer Logs In: Problems, Solutions and Recommendations
Architecture · 9 min read

Merging Carts When A Customer Logs In: Problems, Solutions and Recommendations

A practical look at cart-merging strategies in SAP Commerce, including out-of-the-box behavior, edge cases, performance impact, and alternatives.

Rauf Aliev
Rauf Aliev