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Headless commerce explained: Learn what it is and how to use it

Headless commerce separates your storefront from your backend so teams can move faster and build without constraints. In this article, we explain how it works, how it compares to traditional ecommerce, and what you need to know before going headless. A practical guide to help you decide if headless fits your goals.

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JSON serialization in Rails: A complete guide

This article takes a deep dive into what JSON serialization is, why you may need it in your Rails application and how to leverage existing libraries to implement JSON serialization in a concise and performant way.

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