Exam Guide: Adobe Commerce Developer Expert AD0-E709

Introduction

This study guide provides interested candidates with detailed descriptions and recommendations for preparing to take the Adobe Certified Expert – Adobe Commerce Developer exam.

Adobe Certified Expert Commerce Developer exam validates the skills and knowledge needed to customize Magento 2 in the areas of UI modifications, database changes, admin modifications, checkout process customizations, order management integrations, and customizations, and catalog structure and functionality changes.

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Exam Guide Sections

Minimum candidate experience
Intended audience
Exam information
Exam objectives and scope
Practice test
How to prepare for the exam

Minimum Candidate Experience

The Adobe Commerce Developer is considered an intermediate-level role and has at least 2 years of hands-on experience with The Magento Open Source or Adobe Commerce and strong technical skills. They should have the ability to translate the needs expressed by task requirements into a technical solution.

The candidate should be comfortable using the following technologies:

Adobe Commerce - version 2.4
PHP
XDebug/PHP debugging tools, browser debugging tools
Linting tools
Composer
SSH, basic Linux
Redis, Elasticsearch, SQL, Varnish, RabbitMQ
API validation tools, API client tools (Postman)
Version control software such as Git

Intended Audience

The study guide is intended for candidates with broad experience in Adobe Commerce as a developer. Typical roles of candidates preparing for this certificate include:

Developers
Lead Developers
Backend Developer
Full Stack Developer
Solution Architects
Technical Leaders

Exam Information

Exam number: AD0-E709
Exam name: Adobe Commerce Developer
Certificate level: Certified Expert
Status: Active
Available languages: English
Number of questions: 50
Formats: Multiple choice and multiple select
Duration: 100 minutes
Delivery: Online proctored (requires camera access) or test center proctored
Passing mark: 31/50
Price: $225 USD / $150 USD (India)

Exam Objectives and Scope

Section 1: Adobe Commerce Architecture and Customization Techniques (47%)

Demonstrate how to effectively use cache in Adobe Commerce
Build, use, and manipulate custom extension attributes
Correctly apply observers, preferences, and plugins (effects of sort order)
Demonstrate the ability to use the configuration layer in Adobe Commerce
Demonstrate knowledge of how routes work in Adobe Commerce
Demonstrate ability to customize pagebuilder
Determine the effects and constraints of configuring multiple sites on a single instance
Describe the capabilities and constraints of dependency injection
Describe how to add and configure fields in store settings
Explain the use cases for Git patches and the file level modifications in Composer
Create new commands in CLI
Demonstrate how to write an integration test
Identify Adobe Commerce security feature (CSP, escaping, form keys, sanitization, reCAPTCHA, input validation)
Explain how the CRON scheduling system works
Demonstrate the ability to load and manipulate data
Demonstrate the ability to use App emulation

Section 2: Working with Databases and EAV (12%)

Manipulate EAV attributes and attribute sets programmatically
Demonstrate the ability to extend the database schema
Demonstrate the ability to import / export data from Adobe Commerce
Describe how to use patches and recurring set ups to modify the database

Section 3: Developing with Admin (11%)

Demonstrate the ability to update and create grids and forms
Extend Grid actions
Demonstrate the ability to create modifier classes
Demonstrate the ability to restrict access to ACL

Section 4: Customizing the Catalog (11%)

Apply changes to existing product types and create new ones
Modify and extend existing Catalog entities
Demonstrate the ability to manage Indexes and customize price output
Explain how multi-source inventory impacts stock (program level)

Section 5: Customizing Sales Operations (12%)

Demonstrate the ability to develop new payment methods or customize existing payment methods
Demonstrate the ability to add and customize shipping methods
Demonstrate the ability to customize sales operations
Explain how to customize totals

Section 6: APIs and Services (6%)

Demonstrate the ability to create new APIs or extend existing APIs
Demonstrate the ability to use the queuing system

Practice Test

We are excited to offer free practice tests and provide a detailed coaching report upon completion of each one. You will have unlimited access to all available practice tests for Adobe’s expert-level exams. Our practice tests are developed from the same blueprints as the live exams, so they can help you gauge how you are doing in each topic area. However, taking a practice test does not guarantee that you will pass the certification exam.

Go to the Adobe Credential Management System to launch a practice test.

Go to the Scheduling Page > Practice Tests > Adobe Certification Prep Portal > click on Launch Adobe Exam Prep Portal (on the far-right side).

How to Prepare for the Exam

You are not required to complete training before taking the exam, and training alone will not provide you with the knowledge and skills required to pass the exam. A combination of training and successful, on-the-job experience are critical to providing you with the repository needed to pass the exam. Here are some suggested resources to help you prepare:

Section 1: Adobe Commerce Architecture and Customization Techniques

Section 2: Working with Databases and EAV

Section 3: Developing with Admin

Section 4: Customizing the Catalog

Section 5: Customizing Sales Operations

Section 6: APIs and Services

Questions?

Please contact the Adobe Credential Program Customer Support team.

The content in this exam guide is subject to changes and updates. Last update January 2023.

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