Create An Integration In Magento 2
What is Integration in Magento 2
The process of connecting any program, such as shipping management, order management, marketing automation, dropshipping automation, etc. with this platform’s API is known as Magento integration. It enables interaction with the Magento system and provides access to the required information from Magento online stores.
In plain language
→ An integration allows third-party services to call the Magento web APIs
→ Magento integration allows seamless connectivity between your Magento e-commerce platform and other systems or applications.
Utilisations of Integration
→ Integration enables real-time synchronization of inventory, orders, customer data, and pricing information between Magento and other platforms.
→ Integrating Magento with an ERP system improves order fulfillment, inventory management, and financial reporting capabilities.
→ Payment gateway integration in Magento allows secure and seamless online transactions for your customers.
→ Integrating Magento with shipping carriers like UPS or FedEx enables real-time shipping rates calculation and order tracking.
→ Integrating Magento with a BI (Business Intelligence) tool provides advanced reporting and data analysis capabilities for better decision-making.
Prior to making an integration
Implementing a simple integration requires knowledge of PHP and Magento internal processes. However, you will need a working knowledge of
- Magento REST or SOAP Web APIs
- Web API authentication
- OAuth-based authentication