Headless commerce

[4] The presentation layer is connected with the e-commerce functionality via REST APIs, or application programming interfaces, which define interactions between multiple software intermediaries.

[4] Because headless commerce communicates with the front-end via APIs and there is no code intertwined with the backend database that stores content, frontend developers can adapt endpoint layout as needed with no disruptions to the customer experience.

[1] The front-ends and back-ends of a headless system are decoupled, making it possible to change the content layer without disrupting business.

[12] There is also no confining code that restricts delivery to internet of things devices, applications, web browsers or other end points.

[1] The decoupled architecture of headless commerce enables developers to make quick changes, such as implementing new functionalities and integrations without disrupting the back end.