NFQ Summit 2023 | Composable commerce in roundabout 27 minutes by Carsten Dutschke

The speaker introduces the topic of composable e-commerce and highlights the purpose of the talk, which is to debunk the myth that composable things are too complex. The agenda and structure of the talk are outlined.

Brief overview of the speaker's company, ShopMaha, including its history, focus, team composition, and experience with composable commerce.

Explanation of what a monolithic system is, with illustrations and definitions provided. The concept of combining all components into a single large executable program is emphasized.

Definition and explanation of the best of breed approach, emphasizing the selection and use of the best individual products or services for specific tasks or needs.

Explanation of composable commerce, focusing on mixing and matching different components or building blocks to meet specific needs. The importance of combining and configuring individual components for a customized solution is highlighted.

Discussion on the perceived complexity of composable commerce, including examples and statements made by others. The speaker aims to verify if composable commerce is indeed too complex.

Step-by-step demonstration setup using various tools like front-end, search vendor, and ERP system. The speaker demonstrates the integration of different components for a composable e-commerce architecture.

Detailed demonstration of the order workflow, including setting up product data, building the front-end, integrating with different systems, and syncing data to the ERP system.

Reflection on the complexity and implementation of composable e-commerce, discussing the use of custom systems versus ready-made solutions like Shopify or WooCommerce. Considerations for system architecture and growth are highlighted.