Description

Introduction

The Optimizely Configured Commerce Developer Bootcamp is an intensive, hands-on training program designed for developers who want to build, customize, and extend B2B commerce solutions using Optimizely Configured Commerce (formerly InsiteCommerce).

This bootcamp focuses on real-world implementation skills—covering architecture, customization, integrations, performance optimization, and deployment strategies. Participants will gain deep technical expertise to develop scalable, secure, and high-performing B2B commerce applications aligned with modern enterprise standards.

By the end of the program, learners will be able to design and implement custom features, extend core capabilities, integrate ERP/CRM systems, and manage deployments across environments.

Prerequisites

1. Strong knowledge of C# and .NET Framework / .NET Core
2. Experience with ASP.NET MVC / Web API
3. Basic understanding of SQL Server
4. Familiarity with REST APIs and JSON
5. Basic understanding of B2B commerce concepts
6. Exposure to Azure DevOps or CI/CD (recommended)

Table of Contents

Module 1: Platform Overview & Architecture

1. Introduction to Optimizely Configured Commerce
2. Platform architecture and core components
3. Application layers (Presentation, Services, Data)
4. Multi-site and multi-warehouse concepts
5. Environment setup and developer tools

Module 2: Development Environment Setup

1. Installing and configuring local development environment
2. Understanding solution structure
3. Database setup and configuration
4. Debugging techniques
5. Version control best practices

Module 3: Data Model & Core Concepts

1. Core entities (Customer, Product, Order, Pricing, Inventory)
2. Content management integration
3. Custom fields and extensions
4. Configuration vs Customization
5. Data import/export processes

Module 4: Front-End Customization

1. Theme structure and UI components
2. Razor views and controllers
3. Extending widgets and components
4. Custom page creation
5. JavaScript and front-end enhancements

Module 5: Business Logic & Extensibility

1. Handlers, pipelines, and services
2. Custom business rules implementation
3. Pricing and promotion customization
4. Tax and shipping configurations
5. Workflow customization

Module 6: API & Integration Development

1. REST API structure
2. Creating custom APIs
3. ERP integration strategies
4. CRM and PIM integrations
5. Middleware patterns
6. Authentication & authorization (OAuth)

Module 7: Performance & Optimization

1. Caching strategies
2. Database performance tuning
3. Load testing techniques
4. Monitoring and logging
5. Troubleshooting production issues

Module 8: Security & Access Control

1. Role-based access control
2. Secure coding practices
3. Data protection strategies
4. API security
5. Compliance considerations

Module 9: Deployment & DevOps

1. Environment promotion strategy (Dev, QA, Prod)
2. CI/CD pipeline setup
3. Azure deployment practices
4. Configuration management
5. Release management best practices

Module 10: Advanced Customization

1. Custom search configuration
2. Extending checkout workflow
3. Multi-site architecture implementation
4. Headless commerce approach
5. Microservices integration patterns

Module 11: Real-World Project Implementation

1. End-to-end B2B commerce project
2. Requirement analysis
3. Architecture design
4. Development & testing
5. Go-live checklist

Module 12: Best Practices & Career Path

1. Coding standards
2. Upgrade strategy
3. Documentation best practices
4. Performance benchmarks
5. Developer career roadmap in Optimizely ecosystem