Adobe Commerce 2.4.7 Release Highlights
Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source 2.4.7 has been released on April 8th, 2024, offering a number of improvements. This release significantly improves security and focuses on shipping carrier updates, enhanced payment experience, and caching optimizations for better performance.
Additionally, over 400 bugs have been fixed including installation issues, cart/checkout problems, inventory management, payments, and APIs.
Enhanced Security and Performance
Adobe Commerce 2.4.7 focuses on robust security improvements, ensuring your e-commerce platform is secure against potential threats. This includes fixes like limited coupon code generation, optimized admin URLs, cache configurations, Content Security Policy (CSP) updates, and rate limiting for payments.
Performance and Scalability Enhancements
The new version introduces substantial performance and scalability improvements. Faster product listing page loads ensure a smoother shopping experience, especially during high traffic periods. Enhanced indexer management reduces the time needed to process data changes, allowing for quicker updates and reducing downtime. The updated platform also supports larger catalogs, higher transaction volumes, and more flexible cart management ensuring that your e-commerce site can grow seamlessly with increased demand.
Braintree, the built-in payment system, has released updates to make checkout faster with features like storing payment methods and one-click payment options.
Expanded GraphQL and API Capabilities
This release significantly expands GraphQL capabilities, offering more flexibility for developers. New API endpoints streamline operations, making it easier to integrate third-party services and manage complex workflows.
Upgraded Integrations and Compatibility
Adobe Commerce 2.4.7 ensures compatibility with the latest versions of essential tools like RabbitMQ 3.13, Varnish Cache 7.4, and Elasticsearch 8.11 and now requires PHP 8.3, OpenSearch 2.12, MariaDB 10.5, and Redis 7.2.
Supports recently updated FedEx, USPS, and UPS services, removed support of Temando. These updated shipping integrations with UPS and FedEx enhance logistics management, providing better service options for your customers.
For detailed release notes, visit the Adobe Commerce 2.4.7 release page.
Crimson Agility’s Guaranteed Approach to Upgrades
At Crimson Agility, we follow a meticulous upgrade process to ensure a seamless transition to the latest Adobe Commerce versions. Our process begins with a thorough assessment of your current e-commerce platform to identify specific needs and potential challenges. We then create a detailed upgrade plan, including timeline and resource allocation. Our team conducts extensive testing in a staging environment to mitigate risks and ensure compatibility. Finally, we perform the upgrade, followed by post-upgrade support to address any issues and optimize performance. This structured approach guarantees minimal disruption and maximum efficiency for your business.
Why Upgrade to Adobe Commerce 2.4.7
Here are three compelling reasons to keep your Adobe Commerce platform updated:
- Updating your Adobe Commerce platform is essential to maintaining your site’s integrity and efficiency. Your site requires regular maintenance to ensure the best possible and safe customer experience.
- Keeping your platform current with the latest security fixes, performance enhancements, and feature updates guarantees that your site remains secure from potential security breaches, operates optimally, and provides a seamless experience for your customers.
- The decision to delay upgrades to in the short term can have a lasting impact via the accumulation of technical debt and increased costs to run on outdated software. For this reason, we always recommend that your team perform updates in line with the Adobe Commerce release calendar and software lifecycle policy.
Crimson Agility’s Upgrade Methodology
The scope of an upgrade is provided after completing a comprehensive “Upgrade Assessment”. This is required to estimate the upgrade accurately.
*The “Free” Upgrade Assessment is only available to new clients.