Commerce Today

Episode 49: Ensuring Stability: The Role of Code Freezes in E-Commerce

December 5th, 2023  |  15 mins 6 secs

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In this episode of the "Commerce Today" podcast, the focus is on the importance of code freezes in the e-commerce sector, particularly during high-traffic periods. The discussion is spurred by the recent Shopify outage, highlighting the necessity of such freezes. The episode examines the optimal timing for implementing these freezes and their underlying rationale, emphasizing their role in ensuring website stability during peak seasons.