The Next Level of eCommerce: Introducing Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6

One of the biggest improvements in Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 is the inclusion of about 300 quality fixes and enhancements. These fixes cover improvements in platform quality, GraphQL caching performance, accessibility, payment methods, and Google-integrated modules enhancement. By fixing these issues, Magento 2.4.6 promises to be more stable and efficient than previous versions.

In addition to bug fixes, Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 includes several maintenance updates. These updates aim to ensure the security, speed, optimization, and compliance of the platform. For example, the version of ElasticSearch has been updated to v8.x, and the Composer version has been upgraded to 2.2.x. Additionally, support for Redis 7.0.x has been added, and JavaScript libraries have been updated to the latest versions. These updates ensure that Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 is up-to-date with the latest technologies and standards.

With Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6, merchants can expect significant performance improvements. For example, the product grid has been optimized to limit the number of products displayed, improving its performance. Additionally, merchants can now import up to 100,000 records per minute, and order processing performance has been improved with the help of load balancing. These improvements make Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 a faster and more efficient platform.

Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 includes several new features that enhance the functionality of the platform. For example, the Pay Later button and banners have been enabled for Italy and Spain, and PayLater messaging with PayPal Vault has been added. Additionally, Fraud Protection, ACH, and Local Payment Methods web hooks have been added. These features make Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 a more versatile platform that can meet the needs of a wide range of merchants.

Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 is compatible with several other platforms and tools. For example, Page Builder v.1.7.3 is compatible with Magento 2.4.6, as is PWA Studio v.13.0.x. Additionally, this latest version of Magento is compatible with the latest version of PHP, version 8.1 and 8.2. This compatibility ensures that merchants can use Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 with a wide range of other tools and platforms.

Another area of focus for Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 is accessibility. This latest version includes several updates that make the platform more accessible to all users. For example, screen readers are now informed when a new page view loads, and contrast and keyboard accessibility have been improved. Additionally, verbal descriptive labels have been added to the Has Video checkboxes in search filters, and keyboard-only users can now access all page functionality on the storefront.

While Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 includes many new features and improvements, it is important to note that it may introduce some backward, incompatible changes to the libraries and third-party software components it uses. This is mainly due to the end of support for certain components. For example, Zend_Filter has been replaced with laminas-filter, and Zend_HTTP has been replaced with laminas-http. Third-party extensions that depend on the affected Magento modules or depend on the replaced libraries will require an update.

Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 is a major update that promises to improve the performance, security, and accessibility of the platform. With over 300 quality fixes and enhancements, this latest version of Magento is a more stable and efficient platform. Additionally, new features and improvements, such as support for PHP 8.1 and 8.2, and enhancements to accessibility, make Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6 a more versatile platform that can meet the needs of a wide range of merchants.

If you have any questions or concerns about Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.4.6, feel free to contact MageMontreal. Our team of experts can help you navigate the new features and improvements of this latest version of Magento, ensuring that you get the most out of this powerful eCommerce platform.