Skills needed to become an AEM developer

I would say to start from here,

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/?lang=en#dashboard/profile

This is developed by Adobe, you can set your goals and adobe recommends the leanings.

It has paths to AEM front end developer and AEM backend developer. These will give you more structured insight into AEM development and how you want to proceed.

Hope this helps!!

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AEM is a Web Content Management System tool that is used to create websites, apps, and many more. AEM recommends modular development which separates business logic from the presentation layer.

There are many profiles existing in AEM where you can work for:

1. AEM Backend developer: He is the person who works on business logic. For this profile, you need strong Java skills [Core and advanced]. Although this profile does not demand strong front end skills, having a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, JS would be an added advantage.

2. AEM Front end developer: He is the person who works on presentation logic. For this profile, you need strong front-end skills which vary from project to project [basic skills would be HTML, CSS, JS]. Generally, this profile does not demand any backend skills

3. AEM Full Stack developer: He is the person who works on both business and presentation logic which expertise on both backend and front end.

4. AEM QA: He is the person who works on the quality of the product developed. For this profile, you need strong testing skills [automation would be an added advantage].

5. AEM Author: He is the person who does not need any technical skills but the tool [AEM] knowledge to author the content on regular basis.

First things first - select the profile you are interested to work on. Later work on the skills needed.

I would recommend starting from here: https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/experience-manager-65/developing/home.html?lang=en. This has an entire developing guide that can help you learn the required skills.

Hope this helps. All the best!

Thanks,

Kiran Vedantam.

One more link to visit:

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/experience-manager-cloud-service/implementing/developing/full-stack/develop-wknd-tutorial.html?lang=en#overview

This is the sample website in AEM, where you can refer and learn to create your own.

- Praveen

I am currently working on and will soon release a course. You can find more information about it here. The course breaks down the structure of an Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) default project and covers the responsibilities of an AEM Developer in working with three main aspects:
» AEM Front-end (Typescript, SPA,...)
» AEM Developer Platform (Work with AEM like Component, Templates, ...)
» AEM Cloud and Deployment.
I hope this course will be beneficial for you in gaining a better understanding of AEM. Beside, you can search keyword regarding to AEM like build aem in here https://www.flagtick.com/snippets/. 

Hi

The Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) community discussion on the skills needed for an AEM developer emphasizes a strong foundation in core development areas, which are fundamentally part of Backend Development.

To become an effective AEM developer, one requires:

• Java Expertise: AEM is built on Java, making deep knowledge of this language and its enterprise ecosystem (like OSGi) essential.
• API Development & Integration: The ability to build and connect AEM with external services (databases, CRMs, etc.) using RESTful services and APIs.
• Content Repository Fundamentals: Understanding the underlying data structure, the Java Content Repository (JCR) and tools like Apache Sling.
• Database & Security: Proficiency in managing content persistence and implementing robust security measures, which are key aspects of backend development.

A reliable technology partner should have this specialized knowledge. For comprehensive services that cover the robust, server-side logic required for platforms like AEM, look for expert Backend Development support.