Debounce is a programming technique that limits how often a function can execute. Instead of triggering a function immediately every time an event occurs, debounce ensures that the function runs only after a specified delay period of inactivity. This is especially useful in modern web applications where certain events, like typing in a search box,… Continue reading What is debounce and why is it important in Next.js applications?
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How can I enable “Allow Remote Assistance” for all existing customers in Magento 2?
To enable Allow Remote Assistance for all customers in your Magento 2 store, you can run an SQL query directly on your database. Magento stores this preference in the table login_as_customer_assistance_allowed. Each record links to a customer by their customer_id. Here’s the SQL command to enable it for every existing customer: INSERT IGNORE INTO login_as_customer_assistance_allowed… Continue reading How can I enable “Allow Remote Assistance” for all existing customers in Magento 2?
Why was my Magento 2 website serving stale content and not syncing static files or product data correctly?
This issue was caused by a misconfiguration in the Varnish cache integration settings in env.php. Specifically, the ‘http_cache_hosts’ section had incorrect port numbers and host values, preventing Magento from properly purging cached content after updates. The http_cache_hosts array in env.php tells Magento which Varnish servers to send purge requests to when content is updated. If… Continue reading Why was my Magento 2 website serving stale content and not syncing static files or product data correctly?
How do I disable admin password expiration in Magento 2?
How do I disable admin password expiration in Magento 2 via the Admin Panel? Go to Stores → Settings → Configuration → Advanced → Admin → Security in the Magento admin. In the Security section, locate Password Lifetime (days) and Password Change. To completely disable password expiration, clear the Password Lifetime field. Optionally, set Password… Continue reading How do I disable admin password expiration in Magento 2?
How to configure Newsletters in Magento 2
Configuring newsletters in Magento 2 allows you to engage with your customers, inform them about new products, promotions, and updates, and ultimately drive sales. Here’s a comprehensive guide to setting up and managing newsletters in your Magento 2 store: 1. Configuration Settings: Log in to your Magento 2 Admin Panel. Navigate to Stores > Settings… Continue reading How to configure Newsletters in Magento 2
What is a Sticky Post?
A sticky post is a special WordPress feature that keeps a post pinned to the top of post lists — both in the admin view, on the frontend, and even in REST API responses unless explicitly excluded. https://example.com/wp-json/wp/v2/posts WordPress includes sticky posts first before returning the rest sorted by publish date (default order is date… Continue reading What is a Sticky Post?
How to resolve the 429 Too Many Requests error in Payload 2.0 when making many API calls (e.g., during bulk post creation)?
The 429 Too Many Requests error in Payload CMS occurs when the number of requests from a single IP exceeds the configured rate limit within a given time window. By default, Payload allows 500 requests per IP every 15 minutes. If you’re performing bulk operations (e.g., creating 1000 posts using Postman or an automated script),… Continue reading How to resolve the 429 Too Many Requests error in Payload 2.0 when making many API calls (e.g., during bulk post creation)?
Handling Update Operations with a Custom PATCH API in Payload CMS 3.0
With Payload CMS 3.0, the platform no longer provides built-in support for PATCH operations through the GraphQL or REST API. This can be limiting when you want to partially update a document without overwriting the entire object (which is typically what PUT or POST operations do). To address this, you’ve created a custom API route… Continue reading Handling Update Operations with a Custom PATCH API in Payload CMS 3.0
Payment method versus payment gateway in magento 2
Payment Method A payment method is the way that a customer chooses to pay for goods or services. It’s the means by which the payment transaction occurs between the customer and the merchant. Examples: Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) Digital Wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal) Bank Transfers Cash Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum) Buy Now,… Continue reading Payment method versus payment gateway in magento 2
Popular Magento 2 Payment Gateways
Magento 2 supports a wide range of third-party payment gateways, each with unique strengths and limitations. Here’s a quick overview: Stripe Strengths: Developer-friendly, supports many payment methods, robust APIs, subscription management, strong security. Drawbacks: Complex pricing, dispute resolution handled by merchants, potentially higher fees. Integration: Official Stripe module available. Klarna Strengths: Flexible payment options (Pay… Continue reading Popular Magento 2 Payment Gateways