Notes from the operating record.
Numbered notes from the engineers, architects and operators who write the source. A regular editorial series, two notes per week. Not content marketing.
The Record is an operating archive. Earlier issues are being released progressively, so issue numbers begin partway through the sequence. Archive refs (REF 058, REPL/048) are internal serials, not publication numbers.
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Component governance for storefront teams: who owns the button, who owns the basket
Component governance defines ownership and responsibility for design system elements, crucial for B2B storefront consistency and preventing technical issues.
TTFB is the budget you forgot to set
TTFB is a critical yet often neglected performance metric. A poor server response time sets a low ceiling for other optimisations. Learn why it matters.
Accessible faceted search on Adobe Commerce: keyboard, screen reader and the patterns that pass audit
Accessible faceted search on Adobe Commerce is critical. We examine ARIA patterns, keyboard navigation, and WCAG compliance to ensure audit success.
CLS on PDP: the layout shifts merchandisers keep introducing and how to stop them
Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) on PDPs affects user experience and search rankings. Learn how merchandising choices trigger CLS and how to prevent it.
Storefront accessibility that pays back: the audit that finds revenue, not just compliance
Storefront accessibility is not just about compliance. A thorough audit uncovers revenue and conversion gains by addressing real user friction points.
INP on Adobe Commerce: the four interventions that moved it below 200ms
Four critical interventions for improving INP on Adobe Commerce: focus on third-party script optimisation, main thread work, JavaScript execution, and server response time.
Peak readiness on Adobe Commerce: the rehearsal checklist we actually use
Preparing an Adobe Commerce platform for peak trading requires a structured approach. We detail our rehearsal checklist for pre-event, live monitoring, and post-event phases.