Author’s note: in this article, we’ll be talking about Magento 2.0 and all of its later versions. Do not consider Magento 1 as a viable option, at this point.
Running an online business is quite a hustle. There are so many things to consider and so many things that could go wrong. A successful business is a well-oiled machine where each process and department is a cog. Given this diversity of inputs, outputs, and interdependent processes, it’s essential to have a solid foundation upon which all of these dependencies can safely persist.
This foundation usually comes in the shape of a technology stack used to run the business. While humans run this ‘machine,’ it’s the soundness and robustness of this stack that defines operational stability and success potential. That’s why we have so many ecommerce platforms to choose from. They are the response to this growing technological complexity, meant to unite software, frameworks, and workflows into coherent and sustainable ecosystems.
Magento is one of the first responders to this challenge. It’s been around for roughly ten years. It went through a lot of iterations to become one of the biggest ecommerce platforms. In the process, it gained quite a following of developers and system integrators that started specializing in Magento.
But Magento has been a bumpy ride for many businesses. Just like any other software product, it has its strengths, weaknesses, and limitations. This overview will paint a bigger picture for you and answer a straightforward question: ‘Is Magento a good fit for my business?’