Upgrade To Latest Composer Version (Windows)

Problem:
How to upgrade to the latest composer version on Windows.
e.g. Warning: This development build of composer is over 60 days old. It is recommend
ed to update it by running "C:\ProgramData\ComposerSetup\bin\composer.phar self-
update" to get the latest version.

Solution:
Run the following on the command line (assumed composer is in path):
composer self-update

Upgrade Composer Version (Windows)

Problem:
How to upgrade the composer version on Windows.
e.g. Warning: This development build of composer is over 60 days old. It is recommend
ed to update it by running "C:\ProgramData\ComposerSetup\bin\composer.phar self-
update" to get the latest version.

Solution:
Run the following on the command line (assumed composer is in path):
composer self- update

A/B Test: Mini Cart vs No Mini Cart

Premise: Removing mini cart will result in increase in site revenue. People must click twice. First click to drop down mini cart. Second click to choose cart/checkout. E-commerce sites are trending away from mini carts in responsive designs.

Site: LZX
Days Running: 25

Result: No statistical difference in revenue. Test abandoned. 

Outcome: Mini cart removed.

A/B Test: Rotating vs. Non-Rotating Home Page Banner

Premise: Non-rotating banner will result in greater engagement and revenue due to rotation distraction.

Site: LZX
Days Running: 13

Result: No statistical difference in either page engagement or revenue. Test abandoned. GA event tracking showed greater number of clicks on banner positions 2 & 3.

Outcome: Home page banner rotation left as-is.

Magento Table Rates Shipping Method Ignores Discounts

Magento 1.x

Problem:
Magento's table rate shipping method uses order total to calculate shipping rate and NOT the discounted order total (e.g. ignores coupon code discounts).

Solution:
Detailed discussion here:
http://www.devproblems.com/table-rates-shipping-based-on-price-after-discount-magento/