New Features in Magento 2.4.7

New Features in Magento 2.4.7

Performance and Scalability Improvements

1. Enhanced GraphQL Performance:

   • Improved the performance of GraphQL queries to reduce response times and optimize server resource usage.
   • Batch processing of GraphQL queries to enhance the speed and efficiency of data retrieval.

2. Asynchronous Order Processing:

   • Introduced asynchronous order processing capabilities to handle high order volumes more efficiently, reducing the load on the server during peak times.

Security Enhancements

1. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Enhancements:

   • Improved 2FA for better security, including support for more authentication apps and methods.
   • Enhanced admin panel 2FA to provide additional layers of security.

2. ReCAPTCHA Improvements:

   • Updated Google reCAPTCHA to the latest version for better bot protection and improved user experience.

3. Security Patches:

   • Inclusion of all security patches up to the latest release to ensure the platform remains secure against known vulnerabilities.

User Experience and Usability

1. PWA Studio Updates:

   • Updated PWA Studio to the latest version, offering better performance and new features for Progressive Web Applications.
   • Improved developer tools and better integration with Magento back-end services.

2. Admin Panel Enhancements:

   • Improved admin panel performance and usability with a more intuitive interface and faster navigation.
   • Enhanced order management features for easier tracking and processing of orders.

Developer Experience

1. PHP 8.2 Support:

   • Full support for PHP 8.2, ensuring compatibility with the latest PHP version and taking advantage of performance and security improvements in PHP 8.2.

2. Upgraded Libraries and Dependencies:

   • Updated core libraries and dependencies to the latest versions to ensure better performance, security, and compatibility.
   • Improved support for Composer 2 to streamline dependency management.

3. Expanded API Coverage:

   • Expanded REST and GraphQL API coverage to include more endpoints and functionality, enabling better integration with third-party services and custom applications.

Other Enhancements

1. Elasticsearch 8.x Support:

   • Full support for Elasticsearch 8.x, providing improved search performance and scalability.
   • Enhanced search capabilities with better indexing and query performance.

2. B2B Feature Enhancements:

   • Improved B2B functionality with enhanced support for large catalogs, better performance for shared catalogs, and improved company account management.

3. Accessibility Improvements:

   • Continued focus on accessibility to ensure the platform is usable by everyone, including those with disabilities.
   • Improved compliance with accessibility standards.

Bug Fixes and Quality Improvements

1. Numerous Bug Fixes:

   • Addressed various bugs and issues reported by the community to improve the overall stability and reliability of the platform.

2. Quality Improvements:

   • Enhanced code quality through better testing and code reviews, ensuring a more stable and maintainable codebase.

Magento Expert Conclusion

Magento 2.4.7 brings a range of new features and improvements that enhance performance, security, usability, and developer experience. From better GraphQL performance and asynchronous order processing to improved security measures and support for the latest PHP and Elasticsearch versions, this release ensures that Magento remains a powerful and flexible platform for e-commerce businesses. Merchants and developers are encouraged to upgrade to Magento 2.4.7 to take advantage of these new features and improvements.

For more detailed information about each feature and the full release notes, visit the official Magento Release Notes page.