FastStore WebOps app

This document provides an overview of the FastStore WebOps app, a tool designed to simplify the process of setting up a store and gives you a clear view of your website's deployments and performance. The app allows you to focus on building your storefront without the hassle of complex configurations.

Before you begin

Install the FastStore WebOps app

To get started, make sure you have installed the FastStore WebOps app to your store account by following the instructions in Install the FastStore WebOps app.

The FastStore WebOps app follows a specific workflow for setup and development process. keep the following in mind:

Environment Requirement: The FastStore WebOps app operates exclusively in the production environment. Therefore, it must be installed only in your account's master environment.
Development workflow: Different than VTEX IO, which uses workspaces, FastStore relies on branches system for development and testing. Here's how it works:
1. The app is installed in the master environment of your account.
2. Development and testing occur on Git branches.
3. Once changes are approved, they are merged into your repository's main branch and will be available in the production environment for your customers.

Create your store Catalog

Create a Catalog for populating and testing your store with features like product listing pages, search functionality, product detail pages, and checkout. Without a Catalog, testing would be incomplete, and developing without it can cause data integration issues, delays, and extra retrofitting effort.

For more information on how to create a Catalog, refer to the Catalog documentation.

Have a GitHub account

For FastStore WebOps onboarding, you'll need a GitHub account to set up your project. You can use either a personal account or a GitHub organization. If you choose to install the app in a GitHub organization, make sure you have admin access to it.

Accessing the FastStore Onboarding app

To access the app, go to the VTEX Admin and navigate to Storefront > FastStore WebOps. On the FastStore Onboarding app page, you will find the following options:

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Option	Description
FastStore Documentation	Opens the FastStore Portal Documentation.
View Live Demo	Opens a live demo store.
Before you start	Opens a sidebar with FAQs about starting the project. Note that you have the option to create a catalog for your store if you haven't already. By clicking on `Create Catalog`, you will be taken to the Catalog section in the Admin.
Start Project	Initiates the setup process for creating a new FastStore project.