AEM EDS integration with mailchimp API for email subscription

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Hi Team, Good day.Currently we are trying to migration project into AEM EDS using on Universal Editor.In the existing legacy site we have an integration with mailchimp API. Where the end user is supposed to enter his/her email address for newsletter subscription. It has only an email field and a submit button.I am new to EDS implementation. I need your thoughts about following queries. If possible share few useful/related links for reference.Queries========1. What are the options do we have for consuming mailchimp in our EDS application?2. Where and how to store/use the API keys securely?3. Can we leverage Node.js to create server site extension for consuming mailchimp API, because we don't have to use any Java/Sling/OSGi code so if we try to use? If Yes than the node.js code should be part of boilerlate-code? Thanks & regards,Tapas @jeevan4007

arunpatidar · Accepted Answer

@arunpatidar ,

Thanks a lot for your response.

Now I am trying to have an open mind about most of the options available.

I was wondering whether creating a separate node.js app for consuming the mailchimp api and accessing the same via my EDS block js code will impact lighthouse score. Assuming the app will take care of storing API keys securely.

Is it possible to use any connectors which can be used and configured to authenticate with mailchimpAPI and the same can be leveraged from my EDS custom block js code for fetching the end point to mailchimp.

Thanks & best regards,

Tapas

Hi @tapasa4aem

The Lighthouse score is calculated during the page load, so sending an email on form submission won’t affect it.

However, if you're using a connector or another solution like EDS, it will likely trigger an API call to submit the form.

I'm not certain whether the backend system receiving the data can handle email sending. If there's no existing system for that, you'll need to build a custom backend application—such as a Node.js app—as we discussed earlier.

I would suggest to check this directly with Adobe EDS team as well at https://discord.com/channels/1131492224371277874/1148893229316587550

arunpatidar · Answer

Hi @tapasa4aem You need a BFF or Middleware to perform any backend logic like sending an email etc.

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