Sylius is an Open Source Headless eCommerce Platform designed as an eCommerce framework for creating any online shopping experience for B2C and B2B operations, particularly catering to mid-market and enterprise brands that require custom solutions.

The principal functionalities and characteristics of Sylius are:

Headless Architecture and Agility

• Headless Commerce Platform: Sylius is built as a Headless eCommerce Platform.

• API Readiness: It is Ready for Headless & PWA (Progressive Web Apps). It comes equipped with a powerful REST API (built with API Platform) that can be customized and integrated with a frontend of choice or a microservices architecture.

• Customization and Agility: The platform is Designed for Agility & Customisability. It supports the professional development of projects, allowing for the evolution of a digital stack.

Performance and Scalability

• Unlimited Scalability: Sylius offers Unlimited Scalability.

• Hosting Flexibility: It is Easy to host & scale. It functions well on a standard VPS but can also be used with Docker and Kubernetes to become a truly scalable stack on cloud providers with optimal costs.

Developer Experience and Quality Assurance

• Developer Experience (DX): Sylius provides an astonishing Developer Experience.

• Quality Standards: It maintains high Quality Standards and No Technical Debt, favoring an evolutionary approach over periodic revolutions.

• Automated Testing: It is a pioneer in automated testing of eCommerce platforms and ensures the projects are Tested & Testable.

• Behavior Driven Development (BDD): It encodes the Behavior Driven Development approach in projects, which helps teams focus on business value.

Ecosystem and Solutions

• Industry Focus: Sylius offers solutions tailored to specific sectors, such as the Fashion industry and the Home and garden industry.

• Integrations: Users can browse various Sylius plugins and integrations.

• Premium Offering: A premium product, Sylius Plus, is also available.

• B2B Accelerator: It includes features like ELESTO, a B2B project accelerator Store.