Wiring a Next.js Front End to 1C-Bitrix

A common situation: you want a fast, modern front end, but the admin panel and business processes already live in Bitrix. The fix is to split the front end from the core and connect it through an API.

Core principles of the integration

• Bitrix stays the source of truth for the catalog, prices, and stock.
• The front end pulls data through an API layer.
• You roll it out in stages, so sales never break.

Where to start

1. Catalog and categories.
2. Product page.
3. Cart and checkout.
4. Authentication and the customer account.

What to plan for

• Shared identifiers and reference data.
• A cache for data that rarely changes.
• Logs and alerts for the integrations.
• A rollback plan at every stage.

Bottom line

This approach speeds up the site and lets you update the UX without risking operations.

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