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Beyond Pages: Build an Interactive Resume with Layout-Driven Design in Next.js

Learn about parallel routes, slot-based design, and intercepting routes in Next.js App Router while building an interactive resume. This article will dive into how you can use layout-based rendering to up level your resume beyond basic page navigation.
Andrea Dao
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Catalyst 1.0 is LIVE: Start Building Today!

For anyone who has been waiting for a stable release to dive into Catalyst: get excited! Our engineering team has been hard at work, and Catalyst is officially stable!

What does this mean for you? With a suite of powerful updates and features, Catalyst is now production-ready and built to streamline your storefront development experience.

Katie Hoesley
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New & Improved: DX Team Launches Updated Developer Portal

We’re excited to announce the release of our new and much improved Developer Portal, redesigned from the ground up to make it easier, faster, and more intuitive for developers to manage and merchandise their apps on BigCommerce.

For those of you who interact with the portal regularly, these updates are designed to eliminate friction, clarify workflows, and speed up the process of getting apps to market.

Katie Hoesley
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Full Page Caching and the Deprecation of Dynamic Attributes

Performance is a top priority for modern ecommerce, and BigCommerce is rolling out Full Page Caching to significantly improve Time to First Byte (TTFB) and overall site speed. This update is particularly relevant for developers building on the BigCommerce platform, as it requires the removal of deprecated dynamic attributes from server-side rendering.
Katie Hoesley
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Moore & Giles: Transforming Digital Commerce with a Custom BigCommerce Theme

At Zaelab, we specialize in crafting digital experiences that align seamlessly with the values and aspirations of premium brands. When Moore & Giles approached us, they faced a significant challenge—their existing website didn’t reflect their brand’s values, and they couldn’t make content changes easily.
joey_hoer
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Laravel React Sample App - API client update for pagination

This blog describes updates to the Laravel React Sample app, focusing on how the API client handles pagination. Get hands-on with the API client—explore the repo, try out examples, and start building!
Andrea Dao
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Platform Updates: January 2025

As we wrap up January (...it’s still January?!), we have several updates and enhancements across our APIs, Stencil, Catalyst, and more to highlight. Here's a brief overview of the key changes we want our Developer Community to be aware of. 
Katie Hoesley
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How Fast Simon Used AI to Improve Francesca’s Search & Filter Implementation

Fast Simon is an organically developed AI-based platform which helps BigCommerce merchants grow faster by providing superior digital experience to shoppers. We offer AI eCommerce Search & Discovery, AI Merchandising, AI Personalization, and AI Visual Discovery to increase merchants conversion rate and AOV. 
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