Use of cq_template, _cq_htmTag, _cq_design_dialog?

[user96222]

Does cq_design_dialog used for only adding styletab or any other use with it?

Use of cq_template & cq_htmlTag?

[Imran__Khan]

cq_template: This is a node having cq:template name of type nt:unstructured inside a
component. The use case for this property can be if you want to provide the default
values of properties of a component, then it can help you out.

cq:template node can have multiple properties and even other nodes as a children in case if you need to aggregate some of the properties (i.e., name = ./name/title).This content will be used as default values whenever you drop a new instance of the component from the sidekick.

cq_htmlTag: Represents the cq:htmlTag node which will be rendered as a direct child of the component's defining node. The attributes on this node give you some level of control over the DOM element with which AEM wraps your component instance when decoration is not disabled.

Check below reference for cq_designdialog to get deep knowledge
https://experienceleaguecommunities.adobe.com/t5/adobe-experience-manager/5-things-cq-design-dialog-...

Difference between cq_template and cq_htmlTag

In the context of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), cq_template and cq_htmlTag are both related to the structure and rendering of components, but they serve different purposes.

1. cq_template:

   • cq_template is a node in the component's JCR structure that defines the structure and layout of a component.
   • It defines the overall structure of the component and may include placeholders for dynamic content.
   • The cq_template typically contains the HTML markup and defines the layout structure using components and containers.
   • It provides a blueprint for how the component should be rendered on a webpage.

2. cq_htmlTag:

   • cq_htmlTag is a property of a component's node in the JCR (Java Content Repository) that allows you to specify the HTML tag that will be used to wrap the component's rendered output.
   • It allows for customization of the HTML element that encloses the component's content.
   • This property is often used to specify semantic HTML tags (such as <div>, <section>, <article>, etc.) for better accessibility and SEO.
   • It provides more fine-grained control over the HTML output of the component.

In summary, while cq_template defines the overall structure and layout of a component, cq_htmlTag allows for customization of the HTML tag used to wrap the rendered output of the component. They work together to control how a component is structured and presented on a webpage in an AEM environment.

[user96222]

Does cq_htmlTag works in headless architecture?

[Imran__Khan · Accepted solution]

@user96222 

In Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) development, the cq_htmlTag is a server-side component used for generating HTML tags. It's part of the AEM framework and primarily utilized for constructing HTML markup within AEM components or templates.

In a headless architecture, where AEM might serve as a content repository and API provider rather than directly rendering HTML, the relevance of cq_htmlTag might be diminished. In such architectures, HTML markup generation is typically handled on the client side or by the consuming application, rather than within AEM itself.

However, depending on the specific requirements and implementation details of your headless architecture, cq_htmlTag might still have a role to play. For instance, if you're using AEM as a headless CMS to manage content for a frontend application, you might still use cq_htmlTag within AEM templates to add metadata or other necessary HTML attributes to content items.

Ultimately, whether cq_htmlTag is useful in a headless architecture depends on your specific use case and how you've designed your application's architecture.

[user96222]

@Imran__Khan thanks for the info