Composable, MACH & Best of Breed Overview
Modular software
In the dynamic world of e-commerce, agile and scalable software solutions are not just desirable—they are often critical for success. Terms like “modular software,” “Composable,” “MACH,” and “Best of Breed” are increasingly common in discussions about advanced online commerce strategies. But what exactly do these concepts entail, and how can they help e-commerce businesses thrive in the digital age?
On this page, we offer an initial overview of these exciting topics. We see this as a continuous process and plan to enrich this page with further insights and details over time. Join us on this journey through the latest trends and technologies in e-commerce, and discover how you can leverage them to your advantage.
Standard Software / Monolith
Standard software refers to application programs or software products that have already been developed, tested, and made available on the market. This software is designed for a wide range of applications and can be used by various companies and organizations. The use of standard software offers several advantages, such as lower development and implementation costs, faster time-to-market, high quality and reliability, easy integration with other systems, and a broad range of support and training resources. However, standard software also has some drawbacks, particularly when specific company requirements or processes are not fully covered by the software. In such cases, custom software development or modifications may be necessary to meet the company’s specific needs.
Modular Software / Composable Commerce
Modular software is composed of independent “modules” that fulfill specific functions and together form an entire application. The advantages include:
- Independence: Each module operates autonomously.
- Reusability: Modules can be used in different applications.
- Ease of maintenance: Updating one module does not affect the entire application.
- Scalability: New modules can be easily added or removed.
- Third-party integration: Modules from external providers can be integrated.
- Cost-efficiency: Companies only pay for the modules they need.
We asked our “Junior Consultant” Franz to explain the difference between Composable Commerce and monolithic systems in a simple, playful way. What he came up with can be seen in the video.
Still too much tech jargon?
It’s a tricky topic—and not an easy question to answer definitively: What is the best shop system for my specific needs? Should we opt for an integrated commerce suite? Or is SaaS the better choice? Or do we need custom development? And what else should we consider?
InK5 TV , SHOPMACHER CTO Manuel Ludvigsen-Diekmann discussed this topic extensively with retail expert Stefan Wenzel—delving into fundamental questions about pivotal technology decisions.
Watch and listen to the entire discussion on K5 TV.
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