DIFFERENCES MAGENTO 2 TO MAGENTO 1?

[kmetek]

Can't seem to find it. What's new in MAGENTO 2.0.4 compared to 1.9.2.4?

[Dmitry_Fedyuk · Accepted solution]

Magento 2 vs Magento 1: https://mage2.pro/t/168

[CedCommerce · Accepted solution]

Magento 2.0 can be diffrentiated  from its earlier version and has many uniques features which can be listed as below :

• Compatiblity with Popular Platforms like MSSQL and Oracle
• Enhancement in performance and speed(magento 2.0 is 20 % faster then magento 1.x),
• There are some significant changes in the structure of directory which reduces the complexity of structure(New directory called “pub” is introduced, these changes are done to provide a better structure for developer)
• New technologies consist of the latest versions of PHP5.5x with PHP5.4.11,
• Require Js, CSS3,HTML5 etc are included,
• Better engagement with the community,allows developer to setup automated test easily.              

For more information visit : Magento 2.0 vs Magento 1

[kmetek]

thank you

[FMEExtensions]

Here is a comprehensive article on difference between Magento 2 and 1.9,

https://www.fmeextensions.com/blog/magento2-comparison-1-9-new-for-developers-merchants/

[Anmol_Gupta95]

Magento has always proved its mantle in the battlefield of ecommerce, providing the best features in its services and products. Now with the launch of its new platform Magento 2, a debate about adopting it as the superior ecommerce solution has taken the podium. The primary question that is holding back the Magento 1x community is simple, why move to new one when we can do fine where we are?

Here is a comparison between Magento 1 and Magento 2 to understand whether you need to upgrade or not: Magento 1 vs Magento 2