Why Drupal Ecommerce Development Remains Relevant in 2024

Softteco's blog post, "Drupal Ecommerce Development: Why It’s Still Relevant and How to Do It Right," authored by Irina Linnik, explains why Drupal remains a powerful tool for e-commerce despite being introduced in 2001. Thanks to its built-in features like views, translations, and simple admin views, Drupal powers thousands of websites, including online stores. 

Key advantages of Drupal for e-commerce include its flexibility, rich toolkit, real-time notification system, mobile-first approach, and multilingual support. The native ecommerce module, Drupal Commerce, provides core functionalities such as product and order management. Due to its open-source nature and API-first initiative, Drupal supports headless commerce, offering incredible front-end customization and scalability. The platform also emphasizes security with secure coding standards and a dedicated security team. Its open-source nature allows extensive customization and integration capabilities, making it suitable for medium to large businesses. The post highlights best practices for Drupal e-commerce development, such as partnering with trusted developers, migrating to newer versions, and planning the store setup in advance.