Learning backend Java development for component development

[Codewalker]

What are some good resources for learning Java development for building AEM components? I currently am a front end developer, but need to learn the backend. I’m looking at classes on Experience League, Udemy, etc., but am trying to identify what Java courses I could take that are relevant to AEM component development. 

[SureshDhulipudi · Accepted solution]

There are many online resources:

Please start with :

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-learn/foundation/development/understan...

Component Basics:

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-learn/getting-started-wknd-tutorial-de...

[EstebanBustamante]

Hi,

I personally find the paid courses to be a little outdated, and I've found some great resources from members of this community who have their own YouTube channels or blogs. Regarding the official documentation, I recommend checking the weekend site tutorial, where you’ll find a clear step-by-step guide to the tasks and duties that backend and frontend developers typically work on.

Resources:

- AEM BE (index and blogs): https://redquark.org/blogs/#aem //This is great to get a list of BE topics that you should know and that you can follow

- AEM basic settings (components): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq1uUIx55XE&list=PLEaEQSM_Y4tkUG33kZ59VohXwnTG4k8Ty 

- AEM full (FE and BE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xns5rnr0oyU&list=PL5l69Ui6w3V_4naQpzfOC-enLOzcxHm-H 

- AEM in general: https://medium.com/@toimrank 

- Wknd Tutorial: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-learn/getting-started-wknd-tutorial-de... 

Hope this helps