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Date Published
Author
Kiersten Thamm
Word count
793
Language
English
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None

Summary

There is ongoing debate around headless Content Management Systems (CMSes), which refer to CMSes that lack a presentation layer, instead relying on APIs and independent interfaces. A headless CMS enables distributing content through multiple channels at scale, making it suitable for various platforms and applications. Decoupled CMSes also offer similar benefits but are not necessarily the same as headless CMSes, with some overlap in their features and functionality. Headless CMSes cater to non-technical users by providing a user interface that allows them to work with content in the database, while developers can access content through API endpoints for customized front-end experiences. Scaling and content organization remain concerns when using traditional CMSes as if they were headless CMSes, whereas headless CMSes are designed for flexibility and growth. The best CMS choice depends on the project's needs and the team using it, with a key factor being content organization and collaboration among team members.