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Introduction

Welcome to the Archibald Guides.

This section provides comprehensive patterns, examples, and standards for the main domains of the framework. For foundational architectural patterns (modules, providers & adapters, data mappers, file shadowing), see Core Concepts.

Core Areas​

1. Utilities​

A collection of hooks and utilities useful for managing application state, data flow, and cross-platform consistency.

  • Data Fetching: Simplified async operations with useFetch and useMutation.
  • Lifecycle & State: Robust management of component lifecycles and global data caches.
  • Platform Helpers: Specialized hooks for SSR, cookies, and local storage synchronization.

2. Commerce & Business Modules​

A collection of domain-specific packages to accelerate e-commerce development.

  • Storefront & Catalog: Building UI with storefront and managing product data.
  • Cart & Checkout: Handling cart state, quotes, and checkout flows.
  • Discovery & Engagement: Implementing search, personalization, and analytics.

3. Content Management (CMS)​

Dynamic content rendering and management using the cms package.

  • Integration: Connecting to CMS providers via Adapters.
  • Rendering: Mapping components and handling slots.

4. Authentication & Security​

Managing user identity with the auth package.

  • Flows: Login, Logout, and Token management.
  • Adapters: Customizing authentication backends.

5. Native Integration​

Bridging the gap between web and mobile with native.

  • Capabilities: Accessing native device features.