AD0-E716 Adobe Commerce Developer Expert Questions and Answers

The reason why there are records remaining in the inventory_reservation table is that only reservations no longer needed are removed by the cron job. The inventory_reservation table tracks the quantity of each product in each order and creates a reservation for each product when an order is placed, shipped, cancelled or refunded. The initial reservation has a negative quantity value and the subsequent reservations have positive values. When the order is complete, the sum of all reservations for the product is zero. The cron job removes only those reservations that have a zero sum from the table, leaving behind any reservations that are still needed for incomplete orders. Verified References: [Magento 2.4 DevDocs] [Magento Stack Exchange]

To allow the is_delayed EAV attribute to be used in the .phtml cart page, the developer needs to create a new file called etc/catalog_attributes.xmi. This file will contain the definition of the is_delayed attribute.

The following code shows how to create the etc/catalog_attributes.xmi file:

XML

<attribute code="is_delayed" type="int">

Is Delayed

This attribute indicates whether the product is delayed.

10

false

</attribute>

Once the etc/catalog_attributes.xmi file has been created, the is_delayed attribute will be available in the .phtml cart page. The attribute can be accessed using the getIsDelayed() method of the Product class.

PHP

$product = $block->getProduct();

$isDelayed = $product->getIsDelayed();

The isDelayed variable will contain the value of the is_delayed attribute. If the value of the attribute is 1, then the product is delayed. If the value of the attribute is 0, then the product is not delayed.

According to the Develop data and schema patches guide for Magento 2 developers, data patches are classes that contain data modification instructions. They are defined in a //Setup/Patch/Data/.php file and implement MagentoFrameworkSetupPatchDataPatchInterface. Data patches can also implement Patchversioninterface to specify the module version that the patch is associated with. The getVersion() method returns the module version as a string. To skip changes that were already applied via old format (install/upgrade scripts), the developer should implement Patchversioninterface and return 1.5.4 on the getVersion() method. This way, the data patch will only be applied if the module version is greater than or equal to 1.5.4. Verified References: https://devdocs.magento.com/guides/v2.3/extension-dev-guide/declarative-schema/data-patches.html

According to the Plugins (Interceptors) guide for Magento 2 developers, plugins are class methods that modify the behavior of public class methods by intercepting them and running code before, after, or around them. However, some classes in Magento 2 implement the NoninterceptableInterface interface, which prevents plugins from being generated for them. The Magento\Framework\App\cache\Proxy class is one of them, as it extends from Magento\Framework\ObjectManager\NoninterceptableInterface. Therefore, the plugin is not executing as expected because the target class implements NoninterceptableInterface. Verified References: https://devdocs.magento.com/guides/v2.3/extension-dev-guide/plugins.html

The order in which the ECE-Tools package applies patches is as follows:

All required Magento patches included in the Cloud Patches for Commerce package.

Selected optional Magento patches included in the Quality Patches Tool.

Custom patches in the /m2-hotfixes directory in alphabetical order by patch name.

The ECE-Tools package is a set of scripts and tools designed to manage and deploy Adobe Commerce Cloud projects. The Cloud Patches for Commerce package is a dependency of ECE-Tools that provides a set of required patches for Magento core issues that affect Adobe Commerce Cloud functionality. The Quality Patches Tool is an optional tool that allows developers to apply individual patches for specific Magento issues without waiting for a full product release. The /m2-hotfixes directory is a directory where developers can place their own custom patches for their Adobe Commerce Cloud projects. Verified References: [Magento 2.4 DevDocs]

The CLI command that the developer would use to update the admin url is magento-cloud variable:set ADMIN_URL. This command sets an environment variable called ADMIN_URL with a custom value for the admin url on a specific environment. Environment variables are configuration settings that affect the behavior of the Adobe Commerce Cloud application and services. By setting an environment variable for ADMIN_URL, the developer can change the default admin url to a unique url for every branch/environment of their Adobe Commerce Cloud project. Verified References: [Magento 2.4 DevDocs]

To create a snapshot before deploying changes in Adobe Commerce Cloud (Pro Plan), the recommended approach is to use the Cloud CLI, which provides a dedicated command for creating snapshots. This allows for quick rollback if any issues arise post-deployment.

Creating a Snapshot with Cloud CLI:

The Adobe Commerce Cloud CLI tool includes commands for managing snapshots, which capture the current state of code and data, ensuring you have a restore point before making critical changes.

Why Option B is Correct:

The Cloud CLI is the most direct way to create a snapshot, giving developers control over when and how snapshots are generated. Option A is incorrect as there is no button for snapshot creation in the Web Interface, and Option C is unnecessary as support is not required to create a snapshot.

References:

Adobe Commerce Cloud documentation on Creating and Managing Snapshots

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/commerce-cloud-service/user-guide/architecture/pro-architecture.html?lang=en#backup-and-disaster-recovery

https://developer.adobe.com/commerce/php/development/components/plugins/#scenario-b-without-a-callable-around

The type of environment that will be provisioned when launching the CLI for Commerce command magento-cloud environment:branch is an integration environment with the code and database from the parent environment. Integration environments are temporary environments that are used for testing and development purposes on the Adobe Commerce Cloud platform. They can be created from any branch of code and have their own dedicated database and services. When creating an integration environment using the CLI for Commerce command, the code and database from the parent environment are copied to the new integration environment, creating an exact replica of the parent environment. Verified References: [Magento 2.4 DevDocs]

In Adobe Commerce Cloud, routing configurations for custom domains and subdomains are managed within the .magento/routes.yaml file. This file defines how requests are directed to the application and is essential for setting up different stores or websites with unique subdomains.

Using .magento/routes.yaml for Subdomain Configuration:

To set up a new subdomain, like secondstore.example.com, you need to configure the route in .magento/routes.yaml. This file handles all routing and domain configurations for Adobe Commerce Cloud projects.

Why Option C is Correct:

.magento/routes.yaml is designed specifically for defining routing rules, including subdomains, making it the appropriate choice for this task.

Option A (NGINX configuration) and Option B (.magento/services.yaml) are not correct because they don’t directly manage domain routing in Adobe Commerce Cloud.

Example Configuration:

http://secondstore.example.com/:

type: upstream

upstream: "mymagento:80"

References:

Adobe Commerce Cloud documentation on Configuring routes.yaml

https://developer.adobe.com/commerce/php/best-practices/extensions/observers/#do-not-rely-on-invocation-order

According to the Magento Stack Exchange answer, system.xml is a file that defines the configuration fields for the admin area. Each field can have a validate attribute that specifies a validation rule for the field value. Magento provides some built-in validation rules, such as phoneUS, which validates a US telephone number. Therefore, to ensure that the option contains a valid US telephone number, the developer needs to add phoneUS to the field in system.xml. Verified References: https://magento.stackexchange.com/questions/104570/magento-2-system-xml-validation-rules

When adding a new configuration field to the admin panel and needing to ensure it contains a valid US telephone number, you can leverage Magento’s built-in validation options within the system.xml configuration file. The correct approach is to use the tag with the desired validation type.

Built-in Validation with system.xml:

Adobe Commerce provides various validators that can be directly applied in the system.xml file for configuration fields. These validators are handled through JavaScript on the client side, ensuring real-time validation.

Using <validate>phoneUS</validate>:

The tag specifies the type of validation that should be enforced. For US phone numbers, you can simply set phoneUS.

Magento interprets this and applies a validation check to ensure the entered data conforms to the US phone number format.

Why Option A is Correct:

Option A leverages existing Magento client-side validators, which are simpler and more efficient than creating a custom backend model for a straightforward validation task.

Options B and C do not apply the correct method for a simple validation task as per Magento standards.

Example system.xml Configuration:

Out of Hours Phone

phoneUS

Enter a valid US phone number

References:

Magento DevDocs on Configuration Validation

Adobe Commerce Guide on Admin Configuration Fields

To upgrade ece-tools on Adobe Commerce Cloud, the recommended command is to use Composer to ensure that all dependencies are resolved and updated accordingly. The command composer update magento/ece-tools --with-all-dependencies will update ece-tools along with any other dependencies required.

Using Composer for Dependency Management:

Composer is the standard package manager for PHP and is used to manage dependencies, including ece-tools in Adobe Commerce Cloud. This command ensures that any required dependency updates are also applied.

Why Option B is Correct:

Option B leverages Composer's ability to handle dependencies, which is essential to avoid version conflicts.

Option A (php ./vendor/bin/ece-tools upgrade) does not exist for ece-tools. Option C is incorrect because magento-cloud ece-tools:upgrade is not a valid command for updating ece-tools.

References:

Adobe Commerce Cloud documentation on Upgrading ECE Tools

The developer can fix this issue by increasing the disk space of the database service. The database service is one of the services that run on the Adobe Commerce Cloud platform and provide functionality for the application. The database service uses MySQL as the database engine and stores data for products, customers, orders, etc. The disk space of the database service determines how much data can be stored and processed by the database. If the disk space is insufficient, the database import can fail with a disk space error. The developer can increase the disk space of the database service by modifying the .magento/services.yaml file and redeploying the environment. Verified References: [Magento 2.4 DevDocs]

Magento Integration Test Fixtures:

Integration tests in Magento often require test data to be set up using fixtures.

Fixtures are typically PHP scripts placed within a _files directory, which Magento looks for based on the module structure and path specified in the annotation.

Directory Structure for Module-Specific Fixtures:

The correct approach is to create the fixture within the module’s own directory. The path follows: [module dir]/Test/Integration/_files/.

By placing it within the module directory, the fixture remains encapsulated and portable with the module itself.

Annotation Usage in Option A:

The @magentoDataFixture annotation specifies the path relative to the module directory.

In this case, using MyVendor_MyModule::Test/Integration/_files/my_fixture.php tells Magento to look within the module’s integration test folder, ensuring modularity and easier maintenance.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Option B: Storing fixtures in [magento root dir]/dev/tests/integration/testsuite/ is an older approach and does not follow module encapsulation best practices. It is better suited for Magento core modules rather than custom modules.

Option C: This option uses a similar path structure to Option A, but the provided annotation format lacks proper naming convention. It misses the proper path specification that is necessary for Magento to resolve the fixture correctly.

References:

Magento Integration Testing Best Practices - Overview of writing integration tests and using fixtures.

@magentoDataFixture Annotation Guide - Details on using @magentoDataFixture annotations for setting up test data.

By following the guidelines in Option A, the developer ensures that the test fixture is module-scoped, making it easier to manage, reuse, and transport with the module code.