Medusa Storefront Development FAQs

Question 1

Why shouldn't I use JSON.stringify with the Medusa SDK?

Accepted Answer

The Medusa SDK handles JSON serialization automatically. Using JSON.stringify on the body parameter will cause double-serialization, which prevents the server from correctly parsing the request.

Question 2

Can this skill help with backend Medusa development?

Accepted Answer

This skill focuses specifically on storefront and frontend integration. For building backend modules, workflows, and API routes, you should use the 'building-with-medusa' skill.

Question 3

What is the recommended way to handle data fetching in Medusa?

Accepted Answer

The skill recommends using React Query (useQuery) for GET requests and useMutation for POST/DELETE requests, utilizing hierarchical query keys for effective cache invalidation.

Question 4

How does this skill handle commerce errors?

Accepted Answer

It provides patterns for implementing onError callbacks in mutations, displaying user-friendly error messages, and performing optimistic updates with rollback capabilities.

Question 5

How do I call custom API routes in a Medusa storefront?

Accepted Answer

You should use the sdk.client.fetch() method. This ensures that your custom endpoints benefit from automatic base URL configuration, authentication headers, and API key injection.

Medusa Storefront Development

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Medusa Storefront Development

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Use Cases