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The VTEX Developer Guide provides an overview of VTEX as a cloud-native, headless commerce platform with a modular architecture. It details the development environment setup, core concepts like VTEX IO and FastStore, and offers guidance on creating VTEX IO apps, working with GraphQL, and deployment workflows. Additional resources and community support options are also highlighted for developers.

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VTEX Developer Guide Learn VTEX

The VTEX Developer Guide provides an overview of VTEX as a cloud-native, headless commerce platform with a modular architecture. It details the development environment setup, core concepts like VTEX IO and FastStore, and offers guidance on creating VTEX IO apps, working with GraphQL, and deployment workflows. Additional resources and community support options are also highlighted for developers.

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VTEX Developer Guide

Building Scalable Commerce


Experiences with VTEX IO
Presented by [Your Name]
What is VTEX?
• Cloud-native, headless commerce platform
• Modular and extensible architecture
• Unified storefront, CMS, catalog, and checkout
• Fast iteration and deployment via VTEX IO
VTEX Core Concepts
• VTEX IO: React and Node.js-based dev
platform
• FastStore: High-performance storefront
framework
• CMS: Visual page and block management
• Workspaces: Isolated staging for safe
development
Developer Stack
• React + VTEX Store Framework
• GraphQL APIs: Catalog, Checkout, Session
• Tooling: Git, VTEX Toolbelt, GraphQL IDE
• Typescript support, reusable components
Setting Up Your Development
Environment
• Install Node.js, Yarn, and VTEX Toolbelt
• Login: vtex login <account>
• Create workspace: vtex use dev-<name>
• Deploy and test: vtex link / vtex deploy
VTEX IO Folder Structure
• /react: React components
• /store: Storefront block and layout definitions
• /graphql: GraphQL queries and fragments
• manifest.json: App metadata and
dependencies
Creating a VTEX IO App
• Define app in manifest.json
• Build frontend in /react
• Expose blocks through /store
• Link to workspace with vtex link
Working with GraphQL
• Built-in APIs for product, session, catalog
• Use `useQuery()` or Apollo for integration
• GraphQL IDE: /_v/private/graphql-ide/
• Example: search(term: 'shoes') { products { id
name } }
CMS & Storefront Integration
• Use blocks like store.home and store.product
• Customize via JSON + Site Editor
• Enable components to be placed via CMS
• Enhance business user flexibility
Local Development Tips
• Hot-reload with vtex link
• Switch envs: vtex use <workspace>
• Inspect runtime: window.__RUNTIME__
• Clear session: vtex session --clear
Debugging & Tools
• Use browser dev tools for GraphQL requests
• Inspect manifest.json for policies
• Check GraphQL responses and logs
• CLI tools: vtex whoami, vtex ls, etc.
Deployment Workflow
• Work in a dev workspace (e.g., dev-yourname)
• Submit PR → merge to master
• Deploy to production workspace
• Promote using vtex promote
Resources & Support
• VTEX Developer Portal: developers.vtex.com
• Learning Center: learn.vtex.com
• FastStore Docs:
developers.vtex.com/docs/guides/faststore-
overview
• Join community on Slack or Discord
• Get help from help.vtex.com
Q&A
• Questions, feedback, or challenges?
• Let’s discuss VTEX projects and best practices

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