by Michał Cukierman
3 min read
Why EDS isn't going to replace AEM Sites
by Michał Cukierman
3 min read
First published on LinkedIn
This article was originally published on Michał's LinkedIn. We are republishing it here with subheadings added for clarity.
I don't think AEM Edge Delivery Services going to replace AEM Sites.
I believe they can actually be a powerful team, each of them addressing different needs. It's easy to use a common styling system across both for a seamless visitor experience, making them feel like they are visiting one website, not two.
The challenge is to connect AEM, Edge Delivery, and other systems for a unified experience. This goes beyond just look and feel, but also includes data.
Here's where things get tricky:
Unified search: Content needs to be searchable regardless of source (JCR or Documents).
Comprehensive sitemap: All pages from all systems should be included.
Shared data-driven components: Edge Delivery and AEM should be able to use components that rely on the same data (e.g., product information or recommendations).
StreamX comes with the Unified Data Layer. This layer uses real-time data from Documents, AEM, legacy systems, and more. It acts as a single source of truth for all channels, ensuring a consistent customer experience.
This avoids loading all data into the CMS and creating costly, unscalable custom integrations.
And there is a bonus: You'll end up with clean, modular architecture that adapts to future needs. Imagine reusing the same data for your mobile app!