# Release highlights of 2025 A lot of things can happen in a year, and that certainly is true in the world of commercetools Frontend. This self-learning module is designed to remind you about the most significant releases that took place in 2025, so that you are up-to-date and ready to explore the latest capabilities in Frontend Studio, Store Launchpads, and the broader Frontend ecosystem. For a complete view of all releases, visit the [Frontend Release Notes](/docs/release-notes?tab=product\&dateRange=1735689600%3A1767139200\&product=Frontend) section of our documentation. ## Prerequisites To explore these features hands-on, you need access to a Frontend Studio and to at least one of the two store launchpads linked to a Composable Commerce Project. If you're working with the store launchpads, ensure you have the appropriate Node.js and Next.js versions installed as outlined in the [Node.js version support plan](/frontend-development/releases/2025-05-21-introduced-nodejs-version-support-plan-for-frontend-projects-and-store-launchpads). ## Release highlights The year 2025 saw significant evolution across Frontend: ### Frontend Studio Frontend Studio received powerful new capabilities that enhance your development workflow and project management: - [Build deletion](/frontend-studio/releases/2025-01-15-introduced-build-deletion) and [bulk management](/frontend-studio/releases/2025-02-20-introduced-bulk-deletion-and-build-search-in-the-continuous-integration-area-of-the-studio): streamline your deployment pipeline by managing multiple builds at once and removing outdated builds with ease. - [Deployment notifications](/frontend-studio/releases/2025-02-17-added-notifications-for-deployments): stay informed about deployment status changes and critical events without constantly checking the dashboard. - [Trace view functionality](/frontend-studio/releases/2025-02-20-introduced-the-trace-view-area): debug faster with detailed trace views that help you identify and resolve issues in your deployments. - [Visual editors for schema building](/frontend-studio/releases/2025-06-25-introduced-a-visual-editor-in-all-schema-builders-in-the-studio): build and modify schemas using intuitive visual editors, making schema management more accessible. - [Market-based permissions](/frontend-studio/releases/2025-08-05-introduced-market-permissions-in-the-studio): control access to different markets within your projects, enabling more granular team collaboration. - [Version history tracking](/frontend-studio/releases/2025-09-23-added-the-version-history-pane-to-the-project-settings-area-in-the-studio): track changes to project settings over time, with the ability to review and understand configuration evolution. - [Identity integration](/frontend-studio/releases/2025-08-26-announcing-identity-with-support-for-the-studio): seamlessly integrate with commercetools Identity service for enhanced authentication and authorization. - [Token-based authentication](/frontend-development/releases/2025-09-30-introduced-token-based-authentication-for-api-deployments-in-the-studio) for API deployments: secure your API deployments with token-based authentication, improving security and automation capabilities. ### Store launchpads Store Launchpad for B2C Retail and Store Launchpad for B2B Manufacturing have been updated with significant enhancements: - [Node.js version 22 and Next.js version 15.x support](/frontend-development/releases/2025-02-04-introduced-node-version-22-in-frontend-extensions): stay updated with the latest technology stack, ensuring optimal performance and access to new features. - [Comprehensive accessibility enhancements](/frontend-development/releases/2025-04-09-introduced-accessibility-best-practices-for-the-store-launchpads): improved accessibility across components with dedicated Storybook documentation, making it easier to build inclusive shopping experiences. - [Full discount support](/frontend-development/releases/2025-02-19-enhancements-to-the-store-launchpad-for-b2c-retail): complete support for Customer Groups and all discount types (no UI available for the B2C Retail Launchpad), enabling sophisticated promotional strategies. - [Dynamic page filtering capabilities](/frontend-development/releases/2025-04-08-enhancements-to-the-store-launchpad-for-b2c-retail): filter and organize content dynamically, providing more flexible page management. Additionally, the B2C Retail launchpad now includes [Payment Only mode support](/frontend-development/releases/2025-05-12-new-features-and-enhancements-to-the-store-launchpad-for-b2c-retail), while the B2B Manufacturing launchpad gained [Associate Shopping List functionality](/frontend-development/releases/2025-05-29-new-features-enhancements-and-bug-fixes-to-the-store-launchpad-for-b2b-manufacturing) and [configurable checkout redirect URLs](/frontend-development/releases/2025-06-10-enhancements-and-bug-fixes-to-the-store-launchpad-for-b2b-manufacturing). ### Frontend development The Frontend development area received important updates to improve developer experience and code quality: - [New schema properties](/frontend-development/releases/2025-01-15-introduced-format-maxlength-and-minlength-schema-properties) for better validation: enhanced schema validation capabilities to catch errors earlier in the development process. - [Formal Node.js version support plan](/frontend-development/releases/2025-05-21-introduced-nodejs-version-support-plan-for-frontend-projects-and-store-launchpads): clear guidance on supported Node.js versions, helping you plan upgrades and maintain compatibility. - [Migration to the TypeScript SDK v3](/frontend-development/releases/2025-05-29-new-features-enhancements-and-bug-fixes-to-the-store-launchpad-for-b2b-manufacturing): updated to the latest TypeScript SDK version for improved type safety and developer experience. - [New repository structures](/frontend-development/releases/2025-07-22-deprecated-and-replaced-store-launchpad-repositories): deprecated libraries and scaffolding approaches have been replaced with modern alternatives, ensuring you're building on the latest best practices. ### Frontend CLI The Frontend CLI saw multiple version updates throughout 2025: - [Node.js version support improvements](/frontend-development/releases/2025-02-03-cli-version-243): enhanced support for newer Node.js versions, including Node.js 24 compatibility. - [Bug fixes for backend extension uploads](/frontend-development/releases/2025-02-10-cli-version-244): resolved issues that previously affected backend extension deployment workflows. - [Deprecation of old Node.js versions](/frontend-development/releases/2025-07-09-cli-version-260): clear communication about deprecated versions, helping teams plan their upgrade paths. - [Identity service preparation](/frontend-development/releases/2025-08-19-cli-version-270): groundwork laid for the Identity service integration. Ready for a closer look? Read on. ## Related pages - [Area overview page with navigation](/certifications.md) - [Previous page: Overview](/certifications/frontend-developer-refresher-2026/frontend-refresher-2026/overview.md) - [Next page: Studio updates](/certifications/frontend-developer-refresher-2026/frontend-refresher-2026/studio-updates.md) - [Search documentation and API specs](/search.md)