Monitor Performance Backend performance

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What is a likely consequence of testing with 50 active promotions out of 1,000?

It ensures optimal performance.

It allows for easier debugging of the application.

It guarantees that the site will load faster.

It may lead to significant performance issues. (correct)

Which strategy is recommended to improve performance on the home page?

Minimize the use of Javascript libraries.

Optimize images to their display size. (correct)

Include multiple data controls for better user interaction.

Add as many large images as possible.

Why is it important to minimize font files used in the application?

Font files are insignificant in size.

Minimizing fonts increases aesthetic value.

Reducing font files can speed up loading times. (correct)

Font files can replace Javascript libraries.

What does eTag Caching help prevent?

Recalculation of unchanged data. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the most significant tool for improving performance?

Configuring caching strategies. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to avoid adding large Javascript libraries unnecessarily?

Leverage existing libraries as much as possible. Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when adding images to the home page?

The size and optimization of the images. Signup and view all the answers

How should caching settings be approached in an application?

Opt into caching settings intentionally and implement strategies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Configured Commerce data layer?

To use the Entity Framework as the default ORM. Signup and view all the answers

What approach should be followed to manage business logic in the Configured Commerce framework?

Leave entities as simple as possible, hosting business logic in the service layer. Signup and view all the answers

How can a list of entities be retrieved in the Configured Commerce framework?

By calling the GetTable method to return an IQueryable. Signup and view all the answers

What does lazy loading do in the context of the Entity Framework?

Allows entities to load only when they are explicitly accessed in the code. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for accessing data in Configured Commerce?

Using a UnitOfWork object followed by a corresponding Repository object. Signup and view all the answers

Which namespace serves as the root for entity-related components in Configured Commerce?

Insite.Data Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you retrieve an entity by its primary key using the Get method?

You retrieve a single entity corresponding to the specified ID. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the management of business logic in the Configured Commerce data layer?

A thin data layer minimizes complexity and improves maintainability. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of results that can be returned in a single Admin API request?

100 Signup and view all the answers

How can you request the next set of results after reaching the limit in Admin API?

Use OData.NextLink Signup and view all the answers

What syntax is used to retrieve a single product with the Admin API?

/api/v1/admin/products(f88d5c07-eb72-42eb-ab36-a5d201168a49) Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT used to retrieve child collections in the Admin API?

Using a separate endpoint dedicated to child entities Signup and view all the answers

What format should be used to update an entity in the Admin API?

JSON notation with property and value Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the Insite.Data.Entities library?

It contains models as simple objects Signup and view all the answers

What pattern does Configured Commerce follow regarding data access?

Unit of Work pattern Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about OData entities is true?

Each entity has an associated RESTful service available. Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of customers that can be assigned to a single salesperson?

1,000 customers Signup and view all the answers

How many variants of homepages are to be tested?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of attribute values that can be assigned to a single product?

25 Signup and view all the answers

What is the limit for the number of images that can be assigned to a product?

25 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the maximum number of customer segments defined?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of restrictions for groups regarding products?

190,000 Signup and view all the answers

How many synonyms are allocated globally in the data specifications?

250 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of orders allowed in the order history for a single customer?

100 Signup and view all the answers

What is one technique that can enhance database performance?

Writing direct SQL queries Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you notice a missing index on Configured Commerce data?

Submit a ticket to support Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to limit the number of entries in cross-sell/accessory product widgets?

To minimize performance impact Signup and view all the answers

What is the default page limit for product list and search results, and why is it significant?

8, limits concurrent retrieval Signup and view all the answers

What impact can having 10+ traits on a variant product have?

Reduced interaction efficiency on product detail page Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes custom properties in the data model?

They are represented as name/value pairs Signup and view all the answers

Why might adding an index improve performance on one site but worsen it on another?

Based on the specific data being used Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of expanding APIs in database calls?

To retrieve related data only when necessary Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Configured Commerce Admin API

Admin API requests have a 100 result limit per request
OData.NextLink is used to retrieve the next set of results
Admin API uses OData syntax, Storefront API uses RESTful JSON
Admin API supports child collections one level deep
Collections may be retrieved using the expand parameter or entity name
To update an Admin API entity, use the PATCH endpoint
Use JSON notation to set property and value when updating entities
The Insite.Data.Entities library contains entity models as simple objects
No business logic is present within the entity objects
Configured Commerce uses a UnitOfWork pattern for data providers
All entities are exposed via an OData RESTful service
Entities are defined as Partial classes, allowing for extensibility

Entity Framework

Entity Framework is an open source, object-relational mapper included in the .NET Framework
Entity Framework is the default ORM used by Configured Commerce

Goals and Best Practices

Entities in Configured Commerce should have minimal or no business logic
All business logic should be hosted in the service layer

Basic Usage

Use the UnitOfWork object to access data
Obtain the appropriate Repository object from the UnitOfWork
Use the repository to access entities
The Get method can be used to retrieve a single entity by ID
The GetTable method will return an IQueryable collection of entities
The GetList method will fetch a list of entities immediately
Use the GetList method with caution, optimize your queries first
Lazy loading will automatically retrieve related entities and collections

Performance

Consider performance implications when designing frontend elements
Home page loading times are critical, optimize images and data controls
Optimize image sizes to match display size
Use existing Javascript libraries instead of adding new ones
Caching is a crucial improvement strategy

Caching Strategies

eTag caching uses server state to identify unchanged API requests
eTag caching can reduce server calculations and data marshalling

Areas to Monitor

Monitor the retrieval of products, which are the most resource-intensive

Performance Recommendations

Keep product list and search page entry limits low
Limit the number of entries in cross-sell, accessory, and related product widgets
Variant products with more than 40 variants may experience performance issues
Custom Properties are effective but can impact performance with large data volumes

Data Size and Limits

These data size targets are intended to represent reasonable loads

Table	#/Records	Notes
Attribute Types	1,000
Attribute Values	50,000
Carriers	50
Categories	1,000
Content	10 variant homepages
Content Item	50,000
Customer	52,000	100 shiptos assigned to a single customer
Custom Property	720,000	10 each for customer and products
Customers - Salesperson	1,000 customers to a Sales person
Dealer	50 in the same geographical location
Document	25 assigned to a product
Experiment	10
Global Synonyms	250
HTML Redirects	250
Images	25 Images assigned to a product
Invoice History	100 for a single customer
Invoice History Line	100 for a single order
Language	3
Order History	100 for a single customer
Order History Line	100 for a single order
Persona	10	Customer segments
Product	165,000
Product Unit of Measure	10 UoM assigned to a product
Product Attribute Values	25 attributes for a single product
Product Cross Sells	100 for a product
Promotions	75
Restriction Groups	5,000
Restriction Group Customer	6,900
Restriction Group Product	190,000
Section	10 sections with 10 options per section	Use for configured products
Specifications	10 for a product
Variants	10 variant parents with at least one with 225 children--all variants in one category	Category Alpha > Category005
Product 1000000 - 1000010
Product 1000000 has 225 children

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This quiz covers the key aspects of the Configured Commerce Admin API, including OData syntax and methods for managing entities. It delves into the use of the Entity Framework within the .NET ecosystem and the best practices for data management through the Admin API. Test your knowledge on API limitations, entity updates, and architecture patterns.