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TOP 9 REASONS
Front Line Dev Is Your Ideal Partner

  • Shopware / PHP / MySQL Mastery

    With years of experience, we confidently offer seamless integration of custom features on Shopware.

  • Empowering Admin Users

    Shopware offers robust tools for admin users to shape their website's content and configuration. Our custom plugins take it a step further.

  • UI/UX and Responsive Design

    We create visually stunning, device-responsive designs for an exceptional user experience.

  • Seamless 3rd Party Integrations

    Easily integrate third-party tools and plugins, from payment gateways to CRM systems, to supercharge your website's functionality.

  • Data-Driven Insights

    Harness the power of analytics and reporting tools to gain valuable insights into your website's performance and customer behavior. If the data you need isn't readily available, don't fret; we can build custom reports for you.

  • Data-Driven Insights

    Leverage powerful analytics and reporting tools to gain valuable insights into your website's performance and customer behavior. When the data you need isn't available don't worry we can build that report for you.

  • Ongoing Support

    Our team provides continuous maintenance and support to keep your Shopware website running smoothly and up-to-date. Need updates for your custom plugins? We've got you covered.

  • ADA Compliance

    Ensure both your website and plugins are accessible to all users with our ADA compliance services, including scanning, reporting, and updates.

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    Boost your online visibility and climb the search engine ranks with our proven SEO strategies. Custom plugins can help enhance both data and metadata for your e-commerce website.

 
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Shopware offers a user-friendly and customizable interface for creating unique online stores

At Front Line Dev, we understand that a thriving e-commerce website transcends aesthetics. Our team of technical experts merges creativity with cutting-edge technology to offer you a comprehensive suite of Shopware plugin development services. Creating a new Shopware plugin is a process that involves several crucial steps to ensure its successful development.

 

How We BuildYour Success

 

  • Client Consultation and Requirement Gathering

    We kick off by meeting with your team to understand your specific needs and goals for the Shopware plugin. This phase involves gathering detailed requirements, identifying pain points, and defining the desired features and functionalities. It's essential to set clear expectations and establish a project scope.

  • Proposal and Scope Definition

    Based on the gathered requirements, we create a comprehensive project proposal. This document outlines the project scope, objectives, timelines, budget, and deliverables, ensuring everyone involved has a shared understanding of what's to be developed.

  • Design and Architecture Planning

    Now, it's time to plan the plugin's design and architecture. This phase involves defining the database structure, system architecture, and user interface. Scalability and maintainability are key considerations, following Shopware's best practices.

  • Development and Coding

    With the design in place, our development team starts writing the code for the Shopware plugin. This step includes coding the backend functionality, creating user interfaces, and implementing any custom features. Rigorous code reviews and testing are critical to ensure the plugin functions as intended and adheres to Shopware's coding standards.

  • Quality Assurance and Testing

    Our team conducts thorough testing to identify and rectify any bugs, errors, or performance issues. This includes unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, covering compatibility with different Shopware versions and third-party modules. Your team also participates in testing in a staging/development environment to ensure the functionality meets your expectations.

  • Documentation

    Proper documentation is essential for the project and future admin users who may need to use the plugin. It explains the plugin's features, installation process, configuration, and any custom code or APIs used.

  • Deployment and Integration

    Time to go live! This step involves integrating the plugin with your existing website, ensuring seamless functionality without disrupting the site's overall performance.

  • Client Training and Handover

    We provide training to your team on how to effectively use and manage the plugin. This includes demonstrating configuration options, explaining best practices, and addressing any questions.

  • Ongoing Support and Maintenance

    Post-launch, we offer ongoing support and maintenance services to address any issues, provide updates, and ensure the plugin remains compatible with new Shopware releases or adds any new functionality you request.

  • Final Review and Feedback

    We conduct a final review with your team to gather feedback and assess whether the plugin meets your expectations and business goals. And who knows, maybe we'll have a pizza party to celebrate!

 
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Shopware supports responsive design, ensuring a seamless shopping experience on various devices
 
 

When selecting a website development partner for your Shopware project, it's crucial that the team possesses proficiency in a diverse range of technologies and tools. Shopware is a robust and intricate e-commerce platform, and having expertise in the following areas is essential for the development, customization, and maintenance of Shopware projects.

 
  Shopware Core Concepts

Understand the fundamental architecture, components, and concepts of Shopware, such as plugins, themes, controllers, models, observers, and events.

  PHP

Shopware is built on PHP, so a strong understanding of PHP programming is essential for customizing and extending the platform.

  MySQL

Knowledge of database management and querying in MySQL is crucial, as Shopware relies heavily on the database for storing product information, customer data, and configuration settings.

  HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Proficiency in front-end technologies is required for designing and customizing the user interface and themes.

  XML

Shopware uses XML extensively for configuration files, layout updates, and other important settings.

  Composer

Shopware uses Composer to manage dependencies, so developers need to understand how to work with Composer and manage module dependencies.

  Best Practices

Shopware's coding standards, best practices, and guidelines for plugin development to ensure efficient and maintainable code.

  Git/Github

Version control is essential in any development environment and for version control and deployment.

  Shopware CLI

The Command Line Interface (CLI) provides a set of useful commands to manage the Shopware application, such as installing plugins, clearing caches, running migrations, importing/exporting data, and managing configurations.

  Web APIs

Understand Shopware's Web API framework to integrate with external systems and create custom endpoints for data exchange.

  Testing

Knowledge of testing frameworks and methodologies, such as PHPUnit, to write and execute test cases for your Shopware plugins.

  Performance Optimization

Familiarity with techniques to optimize the performance of Shopware, such as caching strategies, code profiling, and database indexing.

  Security Best Practices

Understand the security aspects of Shopware development, such as preventing SQL injection, XSS attacks, and securing API endpoints.

Have a question about any of these core concepts? Lets talk!
We love exchanging new ideas and improvements through code standards.

 
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Shopware provides a versatile and feature-rich e-commerce platform for businesses of all sizes
 
 

Our Approach
To Winning Websites

100% U.S. ON-SHORE DEVELOPERS & SUPPORT

1:1 Personal Interaction: Our team of technical experts is always ready to meet with you, ensuring seamless integration of winning solutions into your website.   Responsive Design: We design solutions that work flawlessly on screens of all sizes, so you can reach customers on everything from iPhones to wall-mounted monitors.   Regular Upgrades: Shopware and the technologies it's built on release crucial updates, and we continuously update our code to work with your upgrade track.   Regular Upgrades: We stay ahead of the curve by continuously updating our code to work seamlessly with Shopware's updates and new technologies.   Excellent Coding Standards (PHPCS): We adhere to the highest coding standards, ensuring the reliability and performance of your Shopware website.   Custom Plugin Building: Whether you need a completely custom plugin or modifications to existing ones, we have the expertise to meet your needs.  

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“They streamlined our online operations with a custom website. Their commitment to our project's success was evident. We're thrilled with the results and thankful for their expertise!”

Laura D. VP Infinit Nutrition

Ready to boost your online store with custom Shopware Plugin? Contact us today and let's start making your eCommerce dreams a reality!