At Marmix Soft, we pride ourselves on delivering robust e-commerce solutions that cater to the unique needs of our clients. A project that exemplifies our capabilities was the migration of the main online store for F64.ro, one of the leading retailers in the photography and video equipment market, from a custom platform to Magento 1.9. This complex migration was carried out on a scalable AWS infrastructure, ensuring enhanced performance, scalability, and security.
The Challenge
The client’s existing platform was unable to meet their growing business needs, particularly in terms of scalability and modern e-commerce functionality. The goal was to migrate to Magento 1.9, leveraging AWS services to build a resilient, high-performing environment capable of handling increased traffic and operational complexities. During the busiest period of the year, Black Friday, the website would not survive all through the night due to the infrastructure and the large number of clients coming over.
The numerous clients and addresses already present on the custom PHP store had to be migrated to Magento new store instance. For this we’ve worked on a custom parallel import script that would have to import more than 200k entries.
Our Approach
**1. AWS Infrastructure Setup:
- We set up a robust AWS infrastructure using EC2 instances for scalable computing power, RDS instances for reliable database management, and S3 buckets for secure storage. A load balancer was implemented to ensure optimal performance and high availability.
**2. Magento Implementation:
- The Magento 1.9 platform was chosen for its flexibility and extensive feature set. Our team worked with partners like Zitec, Tremend, and OSF Global to integrate and deploy various components required by the business people.
**3. Technology Integration:
- The new platform leveraged PHP 5.6, CSS3, and LESS for frontend development, while Grunt was used for task automation. We integrated Redis and Varnish to enhance caching and improve page load times, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- For efficient order processing, RabbitMQ was implemented for handling order queues. The deployment process was streamlined using Jenkins and AWS CodeDeploy, ensuring smooth rollouts and minimal downtime.
**4. Collaboration and Code Review:
- Collaboration with our partners was a key aspect of this project. Our team conducted thorough code reviews, ensuring that all feature implementations met the highest standards of quality and performance.
**5. Version Control and Project Management:
- We utilized GIT for version control, hosted on Bitbucket, to manage code versions and collaborate effectively across teams. The entire project was managed using Jira, allowing for efficient tracking of tasks, bugs, and overall project progress.
Outcome
The migration to Magento 1.9 on AWS was a success, resulting in a more scalable, secure, and high-performing online store for F64.ro. This project not only modernized their e-commerce capabilities but also laid a strong foundation for future growth and technological advancements.
Skills and Technologies
- Technical Analysis: In-depth analysis of the client’s needs and existing system.
- Commerce & Software Development: Custom solutions tailored to e-commerce requirements.
- Software Architecture: Designing a scalable and robust system architecture.
- Clean Coding: Maintaining high standards of code quality.
- LAMP Stack: Leveraging Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP.
- Elasticsearch: Implemented for efficient search capabilities.
At Marmix Soft we are committed to delivering cutting-edge e-commerce solutions that not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations. Our successful migration of F64.ro’s online store is a testament to our expertise and dedication in the field of e-commerce development.
For more information on how we can transform your online business, contact us.
