AEM Development Fundamentals: Building Enterprise Websites

Managing digital content across web and mobile platforms requires a powerful enterprise system capable of scaling with business needs. Mastering the tools used by global organizations allows you to build personalized, high-performance digital experiences at scale. This course provides a structured path to understanding AEM, moving from foundational architecture to deploying functional components and templates. You will gain the technical skills to build and manage sophisticated websites, focusing on clean code practices and modular design. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture of AEM, including the Java Content Repository (JCR) and Apache Sling. - Create dynamic website components using HTL (Sightly) for clean, logic-separated templating. - Manage frontend assets efficiently using Client-Side Libraries and modern project structures. - Configure OSGi services and bundles to manage backend logic and system configurations. - Implement Dispatcher caching strategies to ensure high-performance and secure content delivery. - Apply modern Headless CMS concepts using Content Fragments and Experience Fragments for multi-channel use. The course begins with essential terminology and environment setup, followed by step-by-step written tutorials on building templates, components, and service layers. You will practice through detailed technical explanations and code-based exercises designed to simulate real-world development scenarios. This course is designed for web developers and technical practitioners new to AEM. While no prior experience with the platform is required, a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will help you succeed. Start your journey into enterprise content management today.