Questions about speed, continuity and data flows.
Search is in the middle of the customer journey. Performance, error handling, data minimization and operational control are therefore part of the assessment from the design.
Does search affect storefront performance?
Yes, search interactions should be connected quickly and non-blocking. Always measure autocomplete, results and filters in the real storefront and on representative devices.
What data is needed?
Product data is the core of search. Analytics are relevant for search and interaction events. Only collect data that is necessary for the chosen purpose and document the data flow.
How do you deal with temporary outages?
Define error handling and appropriate fallback so that a temporary search problem does not unnecessarily block the rest of the shop.
How do you test performance?
Measure not only averages but also slow outliers, mobile behavior, peak load and dependencies such as network and frontend.
Which operational signals are important?
Think latency, availability, index freshness, event health and release behavior. These signals should be linked to user impact.
Should security be reviewed before live?
Yes. Check access, integration points, data flows, responsibilities, and recovery processes before production is released.