content-modeling

Content modeling for author-friendly blocks standardizes block structures using canonical models like Standalone, Collection, Configuration, and Auto-Blocked to ensure semantic consistency and reuse across projects.

Apply canonical models to guide block design by starting with a simple two-column example, validating semantic structure, documenting block patterns, and following best practices to ensure author-friendly reuse.

The canonical content models for AEM Edge Delivery blocks are Standalone, Collection, Configuration, and Auto-Blocked, each providing standardized structures for specific block design patterns and reuse scenarios.

Common content modeling anti-patterns involve non-semantic structures, poor reuse, and unclear documentation, which are addressed by applying canonical models and following established best practices for block design.

Auto-blocked models automate block generation for specific patterns, while Standalone models define independent semantic structures; choosing between them depends on the specific reuse and configuration needs of your block design.