Architecture starts with requirements.

Headless commerce provides flexibility and introduces additional technical responsibility. It can fit multiple channels sharing a commerce backend or teams that need independent frontend releases.

Assess the constraint

Establish where the standard storefront is a demonstrable limitation.

Compare alternatives

For a simpler storefront, a well-configured standard architecture can be faster to deliver and easier to manage.

Account for ownership

Evaluate team structure, integrations, change frequency and total cost. The goal is to make future changes easier.