GraphQL Complexity Limit Increased (October 2020)

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We have once again adjusted the GraphQL Storefront API complexity limit to be more permissive, based on developer feedback. If you have previously bumped up against the complexity limit for a particular query, you are encouraged to try...
Storefront API
Enhancement
Announcement

Metafields are now available on the Order resource

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It is now possible to create metafields against the Orders resource, allowing you to store custom fields against Orders for later reference. To get started, access the documentation here: https://developer.bigcommerce.com/api-reference...
API
Announcement
Enhancement

Cornerstone 4.11.0 for October 15, 2020

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Theme Now supports global regions for display of widgets across multiple storefront pages. #1859 Add Info and Add Coupon forms on Cart Page tabbable when hidden. #1820 Fixed outline styles for breadcrumbs on focus state. #1824 Fixed...
Cornerstone
Bug Fix
Maintenance
API

OAuth Client ID is no longer required for requests to api.bigcommerce.com

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As of October 9, 2020, it is no longer necessary to send the OAuth Client ID as the X-Auth-Client header with API requests you make to api.bigcommerce.com. Going forward, API connections are authenticated only with your OAuth Token...
API
Announcement
Enhancement

Catalog API Updates for October 8, 2020

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API Category is no longer required to create a product in Catalog API. Developer Blog How to Add Custom Theme Styles to BigCommerce Page Builder
Developer Blog
Enhancement
API

TLS 1.2+ required for API connections beginning October 31, 2020

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BigCommerce will be deprecating the use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.1 on October 31, 2020 and customers will be required to utilize TLS versions 1.2 or greater. Any access to services that currently rely on TLS 1.1 or older will...
API
Warning
Announcement

Cornerstone 4.10.0 for October 1, 2020

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Theme Return heading to product card. #1848 Quick search query param needs to be fixed while navigating to search page. #1832 Create unified focus styling in Cornerstone. #1812 Review link in quick modal focused twice. #1797 Fixed...
Cornerstone
Bug Fix
Maintenance

Page Builder and API Updates for September 9, 2020

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Page Builder As of September 9, 2020, Page Builder is enabled on all Stencil stores by default. Page Builder documentation updated. API Passwordless Login updated to include more details and a customer email example. Listing...
Developer Blog
API
Stencil

Cornerstone 4.9.0

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Added correct alt text on image change in product view. #1747 Description tab is hidden in case of empty product description. #1746 Stencil CLI updated to the latest version. #1744 Added immediate keyboard focus for quick view modal...
Cornerstone
Bug Fix
Maintenance