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Design System Adoption Guide: A Strategic Framework for Enterprise Success
13 min read • Published on • Last Updated OnA design system is not merely a component library—it’s a strategic asset that scales design, accelerates development, and unifies user experience across an enterprise. Yet, the path from inception to widespread adoption is fraught with organizational, technical, and cultural challenges that can derail even the most well-intentioned initiatives.This guide provides a comprehensive framework for anyone tasked with driving design system adoption from conception to sustained success. We’ll explore the critical questions you need to answer at each stage, the metrics to track, and the strategic decisions that determine long-term success.Overview
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Migrating E-commerce Platforms from SSG to SSR: A Strategic Architecture Transformation
13 min read • Published on • Last Updated OnAbstractThis comprehensive guide outlines the strategic migration from Static Site Generation (SSG) to Server-Side Rendering (SSR) for enterprise e-commerce platforms. Drawing from real-world implementation experience where SSG limitations caused significant business impact including product rollout disruptions, ad rejections, and marketing campaign inefficiencies, this playbook addresses the critical business drivers, technical challenges, and operational considerations that make this architectural transformation essential for modern digital commerce. While our specific journey involved migrating from Gatsby.js to Next.js, the principles and strategies outlined here apply to any SSG-to-SSR migration. The guide covers stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, phased execution using platform A/B testing, and post-migration optimization, providing a complete roadmap for engineers undertaking this transformative journey.