Magento has unveiled its latest release, Magento 2.4.7, packed with enhancements and updates for both Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce. This release reinforces Magento’s commitment to providing robust, scalable, and secure solutions for online merchants worldwide.

What’s New in Magento 2.4.7?

Adobe launched Magento 2.4.7 on April 08, 2024, with hundreds of quality fixes and enhancements. Let’s have a quick look at what else the latest version release has to offer:

  • PHP 8.3 support
  • Security fixes & enhancements
  • Upgraded core composer dependencies and third-party libraries
  • Improved performance
  • Enhanced GraphQL coverage for custom attributes and GraphQL resolver caches
  • FedEx and UPS services support

Adobe Commerce & Magento Open Source 2.4.7 Highlights

Here are the key features and improvement areas covered in the Magento 2.4.7 version:

  • Security enhancements *
  • Platform enhancements *
  • Performance and scalability enhancements **
  • GraphQL Application Server **
  • Extension meta-package *
  • Webhooks **
  • Adobe Stock **
  • B2B **
  • Braintree Payment System *
  • Commerce integration with Adobe IMS **
  • GraphQL *
  • Inventory Management *
  • Payments **
  • PWA Studio *
  • Web API framework *

* Applicable on both Adobe Commerce & Magento Open Source
** Applicable on Adobe Commerce only

Magento 2.4.7 Version: Detailed Overview

Here’s an in-depth look at the latest Magento version for Adobe Commerce & Magento Open Source editions:

Security Enhancements

This release includes the same security fixes and platform security improvements included in Adobe Commerce 2.4.6-p5, 2.4.5-p7, and 2.4.4-p8. These security enhancements address vulnerabilities identified in previous versions, ensuring that Magento-powered stores remain resilient against evolving cybersecurity risks.

Platform Enhancements

Platform upgrades for this release improve compliance with the latest security best practices. Continuing its focus on platform stability and reliability, Magento 2.4.7 upgrades include PHP 8.3 compatibility, RabbitMQ 3.13 support, Varnish cache 7.4 support, Redis 7.2, and Multiple coupons per order support to name a few.

Performance and Scalability Enhancements

Magento 2.4.7 brings significant performance and scalability enhancements, ensuring faster page load times and smoother user experiences. With optimizations in various areas such as indexer management, sales rule performance, store-level configurations, accelerated generation of config cache, and coupon-based cart price rules, merchants can expect improved website responsiveness, which is crucial for reducing bounce rates and increasing conversions.

GraphQL Application Server

With the latest version higher throughput, lower latency, and more effective resource use are achieved for all GraphQL APIs when Adobe Commerce stores can preserve state among Commerce GraphQL API queries and do not require bootstrapping. GraphQL API requests become much more efficient and GraphQL API responses are on average 30% faster when processes share application state.

Extension Meta-Package

The new version introduces the Adobe Commerce Extension metapackage v2.0.0 and Magento Open Source Extension metapackage v1.0.0 which automatically bundles select respective edition extensions with this core release.

Adobe Commerce Webhooks

With the help of Commerce webhooks (v1.2.0), developers can set up synchronous logic to run commands to other systems in response to an Adobe Commerce event. Synchronous calls are necessary when Commerce must use a third-party endpoint to instantly compute or validate a value, like an order total, tax, or payment, and then write the result back into Adobe Commerce.

Adobe Stock

The Adobe Stock package is now packaged in the Commerce extensions meta package to support more frequent updates with the new Magento version.

B2B

The Adobe Commerce 2.4.7 release is compatible with B2B 1.4.2. Adobe advises customers to hold off on upgrading until the forthcoming B2B 1.5.0 GA release, which will support PHP 8.3.

Braintree Payment System

Magento 2.4.7 allows merchants to take advantage of several updates to the Braintree payment system. This includes the addition of Vaulted PayPal and Pay Later Changes, Vault for Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo & ACH Payments, Express Payment buttons, Frictionless Transactions, etc.

Commerce Integration with Adobe IMS

The Adobe IMS integration package is now packaged in the Commerce extensions meta package to support more frequent updates in Magento’s latest version.

GraphQL

Magento 2.4.7 has improved resolver caching, headless order cancellation support, support for the GraphQL schema for custom attributes, and enhanced GraphQL caching options. With expanded capabilities and optimized query execution, developers can create dynamic and interactive shopping experiences more easily.

Inventory Management

The updated Inventory Management (v1.2.7) provides tools to manage product inventory. This community-developed feature is bundled with Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source core code.

Payments

All payment methods have added support for GraphQL, except Venmo, for core operations. Checkout describes new GraphQL endpoints for payment services. With the exception of Venmo, credit card vaulting has been improved. Customers may now access, edit, and remove their ACH payments from their account page by vaulting them. Through the Admin, merchants can activate and deactivate ACH vaulted payments. There is now an express payment portion in the checkout process including PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay Express buttons.

PWA Studio

The new PWA Studio v14.0 is compatible with Adobe Commerce 2.4.7 and Magento Open Source 2.4.7-beta1 and includes multiple enhancements to improve accessibility and enable developers to build high-performance PWAs that deliver seamless experiences across devices.

Web API Framework

This release introduces multiple coupons per cart and two new REST endpoints that provide a workaround for a limitation with the REST API GET and POST endpoints.

Magento 2.4.7 Fixed Issues

With the Magento 2.4.7 version, Adobe fixed hundreds of issues in Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source core code for more than 50 aspects of Magento functionalities. These upgrades help improve things like platform quality, performance, accessibility, payment methods, and more.

Magento 2.4.7 Release Notes

You can take a look at the release notes for Magento 2.4.7 for even more detailed information about everything this new version offers.

Should You Upgrade to Adobe Commerce 2.4.7?

If you are currently using an older version of Adobe Commerce or Magento, upgrading to the latest 2.4.7 release is highly recommended. Not only does it offer enhanced security and compliance features, but it also brings significant performance improvements that can positively impact your site’s speed and overall performance.

In conclusion, the Adobe Commerce 2.4.7 release is a significant milestone in the evolution of the platform. With enhanced security, compliance updates, performance improvements, and quality fixes, this release is a must-have for all Adobe Commerce/Magento users. Upgrade now to experience the latest features and improvements for a better online shopping experience.

Why Hire an Agency to Upgrade Magento Versions?

Hiring an Adobe Commerce (Magento) Agency is the best way to upgrade seamlessly. The process of moving from an older version of Magento to the newest can be complicated, so you need to know what you’re doing. You should get assistance from Magento specialists to ensure that your web store runs well. Rave Digital can assist you with upgrading to Adobe Commerce 2.4.7.