PrestaShop Expert Certification - Storefront skills

PrestaShop Front-end Architecture
Ability to understand the overall PrestaShop Front Office architecture and how data, themes, modules, and core components interact to render the Front-end.

Layouts & Template Structure
Ability to structure and organize Front Office layouts and Smarty templates in a clear, modular, and maintainable way.

Smarty Templating
Ability to use Smarty effectively to render dynamic Front-end content while respecting separation of concerns and security best practices.

Official Front-end Extension Mechanisms
Ability to extend and customize the Front Office using official PrestaShop mechanisms such as hooks, widgets, and theme-related modules.

Asset Management & Build System
Ability to manage, structure, and build Front-end assets using PrestaShop’s build system without introducing conflicts or maintenance issues.

JavaScript
Ability to extend and customize Front Office JavaScript behaviors using PrestaShop’s event system and modern, maintainable practices.

Front-end Performance Optimization
Ability to analyze and optimize Front-end performance by improving templates, assets loading, and rendering efficiency.

Front-end Security
Ability to identify and mitigate common Front-end security risks by applying proper data handling and escaping practices.

Internationalization & Accessibility
Ability to implement Front-end features that support multi-language environments, RTL layouts, and accessibility best practices.

PrestaShop Version Compatibility & Evolution
Ability to maintain Front-end implementations across PrestaShop versions by anticipating changes and adapting to Front-end evolutions.