Architecture

Foundations of Architecture

• What is Architecture and why is it crucial for online businesses?
• What does a Solution Architect do and why is this professional so important?
• The difference between an SA and an SE
• Reverse engineering mindset
• How does the internet work
• Computer networking
• Programming and Web Development
• Front-end vs Back-end
• Reference Architecture
• Architecture Diagrams
• API concept
• APIs & Middleware

Architecture Types and Elements

• Microservices Architecture
• What are the benefits of using microservices?
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Serverless Architecture
• Mobile Systems Architecture
• Cloud-Native Architecture
• Headless architecture
• HTTP protocol
• Load Balancers
• Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

Architecture Best Practices

• Load Testing
• Auto-Scaling
• Message Queuing
• Website Performance Metrics
• Server-side performance optimization
• Client-side performance optimization
• Designing Secure Systems
• Compliance Requirements
• How to avoid common integration problems?

Solution Architecture Principles

• Architecture Design and Project Milestones
• Project Nature
• OOTB vs Customisation vs Third Party
• Case discussion: Solution to Promotion
• High Performance Architecture
• Reliability & Security
• How VTEX architecture works: part I
• How VTEX architecture works: part II
• VTEX Blueprints

Project Sales Process and VTEX Case Studies

• Technology Selection Process
• Requirement Documents
• Final Steps of the Sale Process
• Mobile App Solutions | TFG
• Click and Collect Speed Run | Lush Germany
• Cross Border | Motorola

VTEX Protocols

• Payment Provider Protocol
• Tax Provider Protocol
• SSO for Admin
• External Marketplace Protocol
• Giftcard Provider Protocol
• Giftcard Provider Protocol (extra class)

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