What should a developer check first to determine if code changes are reflected on a Storefront?

To verify if code changes are reflected on a Storefront, the initial step a developer should take is to check the Business Manager site cartridge path. This is crucial because the cartridge path in Business Manager determines the order and which cartridges are loaded into the application. If the code changes were made in a cartridge that is not correctly set in the cartridge path, or if the path does not include the cartridge containing the changes, then those modifications will not appear on the Storefront.

Hence, ensuring that the correct cartridges are prioritized in the configuration is essential for the application to utilize the latest changes, thereby confirming that the Storefront reflects the intended updates.

While examining cache settings, the online status of the service, and checking console logs can also yield useful information, these checks are secondary. Cache settings may prevent changes from appearing immediately, and service status is more about connectivity than content updates. Console logs may show errors related to code execution issues but won't explain the loading order or availability of updated code in the application. Thus, confirming the cartridge path in Business Manager is a foundational step that directly impacts the visibility of code changes in the Storefront.