Glossary
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Instance | A tenant/store configuration record; scopes almost all operations via instanceId. |
| Workflow | A directed graph of nodes executed per cart action; channel-aware with 3-tier resolution. |
| Channel tier | null = base workflow, * = instance default, specific (WEB/MOBILE/APP/KIOSK) = channel override. |
| Marketplace app | An external capability provider selected per instance and capability. |
| Service registry | Legacy per-provider adapter config (deprecated in favour of marketplace apps). |
| Adapter | Code that invokes an external capability (catalog, inventory, pricing, tax, shipping, payment, order), wrapped in resilience infrastructure. |
| Virtual cart | A stateless cart used for subscription-renewal preview and checkout; never persisted. |
| Cart math | The full pricing/calculation breakdown attached to a cart or item. |
| App prefix | Optional route prefix added for regional API Gateway deployments. |
| In-memory mode | Runs with in-memory repositories and no external infrastructure. |
| Extension / plugin | An external validator loaded through the platform plugin registry and configured via instance plugin config. |
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