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At Front Line Dev, we understand that maintaining a successful e-commerce website goes beyond initial setup. Our team of technical experts combines in-depth knowledge with cutting-edge technology to provide you with a comprehensive suite of Magento 2 maintenance services. From software updates and database optimization to priority support and consultation, we tailor our solutions to ensure your store remains secure, efficient, and up-to-date.

 
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5 STEP PROTECTION
Front Line Dev Keeps Your Site Up-To-Date

  • Website Audit & Report

    We conduct a comprehensive audit, providing you a detailed report that offers valuable insights into your website's performance. Our audit covers a range of essential aspects including Magento 2 Upgrades, Security Patches, 3rd Party Integrations, Website Performance Rating, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Website Security. You can learn more about our free website audit.

  • #1 - Project Kickoff

    • • Initial team meeting with key project stakeholders to introduce our team to yours, providing a great opportunity to clarify objectives and expectations.
    • • Establishment of project governance structure and communication plan.
    • • Identification of project team members and their roles. Based on the project needs, we will bring in our specialists to join the team.

  • #2 - Planning Phase

    • • Develop a detailed requirements specification document, including functional, non-functional, and security requirements.
    • • Prioritize requirements based on stakeholder input and project goals.
    • • Set up access to our ticket system so you can actively monitor project progress at a glance.
    • • Review and finalize the project timeline and major milestones.

  • #3 - Development Phase

    • • Implement the selected updates using agile development methodologies for iterative and incremental development.
    • • Conduct regular code reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
    • • Submit updates to the development/staging environment for testing.

  • #4 - Testing Phase

    • • Execute comprehensive system and integration testing to ensure all components work together as intended.
    • • Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) with the business to validate the system updates.
    • • Perform security and performance testing to ensure the system’s reliability and scalability.
    • • Address any defects or issues identified during the testing phase.

  • #5 - Go Live

    • • Implement the system updates in a production environment with appropriate monitoring and support structures.
    • • Establish a go-live support team to address any immediate post-launch issues.

  • Hypercare - What's Next?

    • • Provide intensive support immediately after go-live to ensure system stability and user adoption.
    • • Monitor system performance closely, addressing any critical issues promptly.
    • • Transition from hypercare support to standard support procedures.
    • • Plan and execute regular system updates and enhancements based on user feedback and technological advancements.
    • • Offer monthly meetings to review any new requirements or features.
 
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Magento 2 provides comprehensive security features and ongoing updates to protect against threats
 
 

When choosing a website development partner for your Magento 2 project it is important that the team be familiar with a variety of technologies and tools. Magento is a powerful and complex e-commerce platform, and having expertise in the following areas is a must in developing, customizing, and maintaining Magento 2 projects.

 
  Magento 2 Core Concepts

Understand the fundamental architecture, components, and concepts of Magento 2, such as modules, themes, controllers, models, observers, and events.

  PHP

Magento is built on PHP, so a strong understanding of PHP programming is essential for customizing and extending the platform.

  MySQL

Knowledge of database management and querying in MySQL is crucial, as Magento relies heavily on the database for storing product information, customer data, and configuration settings.

  HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Proficiency in front-end technologies is required for designing and customizing the user interface and themes.

  XML

Magento uses XML extensively for configuration files, layout updates, and other important settings.

  Composer

Magento 2 uses Composer to manage dependencies, so developers need to understand how to work with Composer and manage module dependencies.

  M2 Best Practices

Magento's coding standards, best practices, and guidelines for extension development to ensure efficient and maintainable code.

  Git/Github

Version control is essential in any development environment, and Magento Commerce Cloud uses Git for version control and deployment.

  Cloud Infrastructure

Knowledge of Magento Commerce Cloud infrastructure, including how to deploy and manage code in the Cloud environment, is crucial.

  Magento CLI

The Command Line Interface (CLI) provides a set of useful commands to manage the Magento application, such as installing modules, reindexing data, and more.

  Web APIs

Understand Magento's Web API framework to integrate with external systems and create custom endpoints for data exchange.

  Testing

Knowledge of testing frameworks and methodologies, such as PHPUnit, to write and execute test cases for your Magento modules.

  Performance Optimization

Familiarity with techniques to optimize the performance of Magento, such as caching strategies, code profiling, and database indexing.

  Security Best Practices

Understand the security aspects of Magento development, such as preventing SQL injection, XSS attacks, and securing API endpoints.

Have a question about any of these core concepts? Lets talk!
We love exchanging new ideas and improvements through code standards.

 
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Magento 2 uses built-in integrations and extensions for expanded functionality
 
 

Our Approach
To Winning Websites

100% U.S. ON-SHORE DEVELOPERS & SUPPORT

1:1 Personal Interaction: Our technical experts are always ready to meet with you to integrate winning solutions tailored to your business goals.   Responsive Design: Your website will work flawlessly on screens of all sizes, ensuring your customers can access your site on any device.   Certified Magento Developers: Trust in our team of certified Magento developers with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results.   Regular Upgrades: We stay ahead of the curve by continuously updating our code to work seamlessly with Magento 2's updates and new technologies.   Excellent Coding Standards (PHPCS): Rest easy knowing that your website adheres to the highest coding standards, ensuring stability and performance.   Custom Extension Building: Whether you need a completely custom extension or modifications to existing ones, we have the expertise to meet your needs.   Experience: With a history dating back to Magento 1 Beta, we bring a wealth of experience to every project, ensuring high-converting websites.   Internationalization: Expand your reach with ease by translating your website into multiple languages, thanks to our translation-ready code.  

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“They streamlined our online operations with a custom website. Their commitment to our project's success was evident. We're thrilled with the results and thankful for their expertise!”

Laura D. VP Infinit Nutrition

Ready to ensure your Magento 2 store runs smoothly and efficiently? Contact us today to discuss our comprehensive monthly maintenance services. At Front Line Dev, we're dedicated to keeping your e-commerce platform secure, updated, and optimized for success!