How can custom business logic be implemented in SFCC?

Implementing custom business logic in Salesforce Commerce Cloud is best achieved by creating custom cartridges. Cartridges are modular components that allow developers to encapsulate and manage specific functionality within the Salesforce Commerce Cloud environment. This modularity supports a systematic approach to developing and deploying unique business requirements without altering the core platform.

When you create a custom cartridge, you can define new controllers, models, and scripts that contain the custom business logic needed for your application. This method ensures that the upgrades and maintenance of the core platform can occur without directly impacting your custom code, promoting a clean separation of concerns. Furthermore, using cartridges allows for easier version control, testing, and reusability, as you can package and deploy these cartridges across different environments as needed.

Other approaches, such as editing global configuration files or modifying existing core files, pose significant risks. They can lead to compatibility issues during platform updates and complicate the maintenance of the codebase. Similarly, while third-party plugins are useful for extending functionality, they may not provide the same level of control and customization that a custom cartridge allows. Therefore, creating custom cartridges stands out as the most effective and safe method for implementing bespoke business logic in Salesforce Commerce Cloud.