Three Magentos Into One? - Peter Jaap Blaakmeer
Smash the Bug: Episode 45
Your host: Joseph Maxwell, Founder and CEO of SwiftOtter, Inc.
Special Guest: Peter Jaap Blaakmeer, multi-certified Magento developer and CTO at Elgentos Commerce
Show Notes
Peter Jaap Blaakmeer is the kind of guest who needs no introduction. In fact, if you ever have a few free minutes and want to see something amazing, check out his resume on LinkedIn to see all of the different projects he’s worked on throughout the years. Having been a developer for over 15 years and achieved basically every certification he could possibly want, you could say this guy knows a thing or two about his craft. Peter has recently jumped into a pretty interesting project, and he was very kind to give us a glimpse into his world!
02:03
Peter’s 3 main roles as a CTO, beyond his first designation as a developer at heart. Elgentos’ unique client onboarding experience they provide for their merchants.
04:31
Cypress vs MFTF as a testing environment, from speed to integration.
07:18
Peter/Elgentos’ new client with three separate Magento installations with different php versions, and a long road to combining all three into one.
11:24
How orders aren’t having to be merged, and why that would be a massive challenge.
12:50
A valuable Magento crypt key trick you won’t want to miss!
14:14
The intricate game plan Peter is using to get these websites all merged together (don’t miss this!).
20:53
Peter talks all of us through the original layout/scope, approaching this project, and what the new scoping system is looking like right now. Why Elgentos is strict with their “one website, one store view” rule.
30:01
Peter’s perspective on why this rare occasion is an opportunity for him, and a somewhat exciting challenge to run through, even though it’s frustrating. From import tools to unique tricks, Peter runs through the technical overlay that makes this project above many of his staff’s pay grade.
33:32
How Peter keeps his skills sharp and renews his excitement over new challenges, even after all these years. Truly, some things never change for some developers!
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