What's the difference between ImpersonationService and SessionService

[Former Member]

Hi all,

When should I use an ImpersonationContext with ImpersonationService and when sould I use executeInLocalView with SessionService ?

Like with the ImpersonationService :

 ImpersonationContext context = new ImpersonationContext();
 context.setCatalogVersions(Arrays.asList(catalog));
 context.setCurrency(currency);
 context.setSite(site);
 
 impersonationService.executeInContext(context, () -> myContextAwareFunction());

With the sessionService :

 sessionService.executeInLocalView(new SessionExecutionBody()
 {
     @Override
     public void executeWithoutResult()
     {
         // set current currency
         // set current baseStore
     }
 }

For instance in a Job task, I need to work in a specific baseStore and currency.

Thanks, JL

[former_member348752 · Accepted solution]

The ImpersonationService uses SessionService behind the scenes.

The ImpersonationService - if using a commerce-licensed Hybris, is an easier way to indicate catalog, currency, user group, and session for running a method within a specific user context.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks ! Nice and clear answer