Course Overview and Prerequisites
Lesson 1 of 18 · 5 min
Course Overview
The B2B GraphQL API is a key tool for integrating the capabilities of BigCommerce B2B Edition with your custom storefronts and front-end applications.
In this course, you’ll gain expertise in the capabilities of the B2B GraphQL Storefront API, which drives key shopper-facing interactions unique to the B2B buying experience. You’ll build practical API workflows to simulate tasks like managing company users, building and submitting quotes, and managing invoice payments.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify key features of the B2B GraphQL API
- Identify the differences between GraphQL authentication requirements and the authentication process
- Explain common conventions used in B2B GraphQL structure
- Use the B2B GraphQL API to perform common tasks from a storefront user’s perspective
- Apply what you learned about using the B2B GraphQL by completing hands-on lab activities
You will need access to a B2B Edition Sandbox or Trial store for this course. Please contact your partner manager to get access to a B2B Edition sandbox store.
Prerequisites
- A BigCommerce sandbox store or trial store, or a full production store
- B2B Edition enabled in your store
- Basic knowledge of B2B Edition capabilities
- Postman or a similar API client
- Basic knowledge of GraphQL
