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Components

We can choose different components for each project. In addition to the required components, it is also possible to use extra components.

Php​

PHP is a popular general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited to web development, capable of being embedded into HTML. It is necessary to run Magento, because Magento is built using PHP, leveraging its server-side scripting capabilities to manage dynamic content, databases, session tracking, and even build entire e-commerce websites.

Mariadb​

MariaDB is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that is a fork of MySQL, created by the original developers of MySQL after concerns over its acquisition by Oracle. It is necessary to run Magento, because Magento requires a database to store site data, including product catalogs, customer information, and order history, and MariaDB offers compatibility, performance, and features that support Magento's database needs efficiently.

Redis​

Redis is an open-source, in-memory data structure store, used as a database, cache, and message broker, known for its speed and efficiency in handling large datasets. It is beneficial for running Magento because it helps in speeding up the store's performance by caching frequently accessed data, reducing the load on the database, and consequently improving the response time for user requests, leading to a smoother and faster shopping experience.

RabbitMQ​

RabbitMQ is an open-source message broker software that facilitates the efficient transmission of data between different components of an application or system, using a variety of messaging protocols. It is beneficial for running Magento, an e-commerce platform, because it helps in managing asynchronous processes such as order management and customer notifications, leading to improved performance and scalability of the application.

Varnish​

Varnish is a high-performance HTTP accelerator designed specifically for content-heavy dynamic web sites. It is beneficial for running Magento because it significantly improves the loading time of web pages, thereby enhancing the overall user experience and potentially increasing search engine rankings due to faster site speed.

Elasticsearch​

Elasticsearch is a powerful open-source, RESTful, distributed search and analytics engine built on Apache Lucene that enables the rapid searching of large volumes of data. It is necessary for running Magento, particularly for Magento 2 and later versions, because it significantly improves the search capabilities of the platform, offering fast and precise search results, which enhances the overall user experience and efficiency of e-commerce websites powered by Magento.

Node.js​

Node.js is a runtime environment that allows developers to run JavaScript on the server-side. It's advantageous for Magento and Shopware Progressive Web Applications (PWA) because it enables the use of JavaScript across the stack, facilitating efficient data exchange and rendering between the frontend and backend, thereby enhancing the performance and responsiveness of PWAs in these e-commerce platforms.