Which steps should a developer take to troubleshoot code changes not appearing on a Storefront?

The process of troubleshooting code changes that are not appearing on a Storefront can indeed be quite involved, and each step is vital in understanding the complete picture.

One critical step is confirming whether the search index was recently rebuilt. In Salesforce B2C Commerce, when you make changes to the product catalog or related data that influence search results or how products are displayed, a rebuild of the search index ensures that the Storefront has the latest data. If the index is not rebuilt after coding changes that impact items in the search index, the Storefront may still exhibit outdated information. Therefore, it’s essential to ensure that the search indexing process has been executed successfully after making any code or data changes, as this can prevent the latest updates from displaying correctly.

While other troubleshooting steps such as checking the Business Manager site cartridge path, the Storefront site cartridge path, and verifying that the correct code version is selected are important, they focus on configuration and versioning. However, ensuring the search index is up to date directly impacts the visibility of product changes in the Storefront, making it a more immediate and pressing concern in certain contexts.