# Magento: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Magento is an e-commerce platform whose ecosystem includes different editions and offerings.
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# Magento

Magento is an e-commerce platform whose ecosystem includes different editions and offerings. It allows catalogues, orders and shopping experiences to be managed through an extensible architecture

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

Features are not identical across products and contracts, so they should not all be attributed to the [open-source](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/open-source.html) edition. Choosing it for an [e-commerce](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/electronic-commerce.html) project requires assessing scope, integrations and operational capacity. A flexible platform also requires maintenance, testing and clear responsibilities for the store's operation.

Also known as

Adobe Commerce, Magento Open Source

Topics

[Technology and data](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/tecnologia-y-datos)

## Related concepts

- [E-commerce](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/electronic-commerce.html)
- [PrestaShop](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/prestashop.html)
- [WooCommerce](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/woocommerce.html)