Custom script okay with future WooCommerce update? Solution for 2 branches?

  • Resolved raphapretorius

    (@raphapretorius)


    3 years, 1 month ago

    Below is the context. The main question, at bottom, is whether having a custom script/plugin (whatever its called) would be stable going forward and survive WooCommerce updates without bugging out?

    We have been looking everywhere for a solution to having two branches on our one store. Main two requirements are having stock per item split between the two locations and customers being able to see stock at each location. This I can do with plugins, the issue is the next part. Shipping. I need the shipping to calculate based on item location. So each branch has free collection available and we ship country wide, but with all the plugins I have tested so far, if someone in branch A orders an item that is not in stock at branch A but is at branch B (which also offers free collection for customers in that area) then it still gives the customer near branch A the free collection option. Meaning it is not checking the stock location before applying the shipping rules.

    This seems to be something many e-stores would need/use for multiple branches/warehouses, yet I cannot find a solution. I have even contacted plugin companies regarding this and they cannot offer a solution for this relatively simple issue.

    So we are considering having a dev write something custom for us but we are concerned that later WooCommerce updates might wipe or bug the custom work. Is this an issue or is it safe to do?

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  • Mirko P.

    (@rainfallnixfig)

    Hi @raphapretorius,

    Regarding this part

    I need the shipping to calculate based on item location

    you may want to figure out if WooCommerce Advanced Shipping Packages extension could work for you.

    Here is a direct link to this extension in the WooCommerce.com marketplace and its documentation:

    https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/woocommerce-advanced-shipping-packages/

    If you need clarification or have presales questions please contact us at:

    https://woocommerce.com/contact-us/#sales-form

    This extension has a 30-day money back guarantee that will allow you to try it out, and if that doesn’t work for you, we’ll be happy to give you a full refund.

    So we are considering having a dev write something custom for us but we are concerned that later WooCommerce updates might wipe or bug the custom work

    When you develop an extension to make things work best on your site, you will not be directly accessing the core files of the WooCommerce plugin. These extensions or plugins have separate coding which will need to be updated along with the core WooCommerce updates, as some functions may become incompatible, deprecated, run conflicting commands, etc. For this, I recommend having a trusted developer who can perform all the necessary updates to make your site work properly.

    If you do require assistance with custom development tasks you could reach out to some of the official WooCommerce development partners via: https://woocommerce.com/customizations/

    Thanks.

    Mirko P.

    (@rainfallnixfig)

    Hi there,

    We haven’t heard from you in a while, so I’m going to mark this as resolved. Feel free to start a new thread if you have any more questions.

    Cheers.

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