Introduction

The SCAYLE Storefront is built on a robust technical foundation that enables powerful features, seamless integrations, and a smooth user experience. Understanding these underlying principles is valuable whether you're shaping the product roadmap or building the next generation of storefront features.

At its core, the Storefront leverages a modern, service-oriented architecture. Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) handle client-server communication, enabling dynamic data fetching and secure execution of server-side logic. A sophisticated caching system optimizes performance and reduces server load. User sessions and authentication are managed securely to provide personalized experiences and seamless login flows. A flexible hook system allows developers to extend and customize the platform without modifying core components. All of this is configurable through a well-defined set of options, allowing for tailored integrations and optimized behavior.

Learn more about how parts of the Storefront work:

RPC Methods (Communicating with the Server): Explore how Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) power dynamic updates and responsive experiences by interacting with the server.
Sessions: Discover how sessions, cookies, and authentication work together to provide a secure and user-friendly environment as well as personalized and seamless login flows.
Storage: Understand persistent data management for optimal performance and reliability. Explore the Storefront storage layer, built upon unstorage, and learn how to configure and tweak storage drivers for caching and session management.
Caching: Dive into our caching strategies to optimize performance and minimize server load, including technical details and configuration options.
Hooks: Explore these extension points called "hooks" that allow developers to customize functionality without modifying the core codebase.
Configuration: Learn how a range of options allow you to fine-tune the Storefront behavior and seamlessly integrate it with other systems.
Data & State: Understand how the Storefront Application leverages Nuxt's useAsyncData composable for efficient asynchronous data fetching and state management, handling SSR, caching, and data hydration.