Hi,

I am currently learning to build a e-commerce site with drupal commerce module, and getting very confused with Taxonomy based catalog and Product type.

First of all, I assume that taxonomy terms should be used for cataloging, especially for a site selling various kinds products, such as amazon.

However, given the concept of "Product Type", seems to me that both Taxonomy terms and Product type can be used for cataloging. For example, I can have "T-shirt" as either a taxonomy term or a specific product type.

So, what is the best practice then? If I am going to use Taxonomy terms for cataloging, what should I do with "Product Type"?

Thanks in advance.

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rszrama commented
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There really is no best practice, though I think you'll find it easier using taxonomy vs. the product type. Please refer to the catalog video in the Drupal Commerce video library: http://www.drupalcommerce.org/videos

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foredoc commented

rszrama, thanks for your great suggestions, and the video is very helpful.

However, if I use taxonomy for cataloging, what will be the value that product type brings into this picture? or how should I make good use of it?

Thanks.

rszrama’s picture

rszrama commented

You really only need alternate product types when your product data model requires you to use different fields to store data in Drupal for the various products. If you don't need this, you can get away with just a single product type.