What's the difference between Model and Component ?

[lucasli]

In AEM, I understand the meaning and usage of Component and Service, but now I found that another term Model, I don't get it?  Such as I create new AEM project based on maven archetype 10, there is default Model get created, the source code is as the following:

So my questions:

• What's the usage of Model? I can't find much documentation about this.
• It is likely similar to Component, what's the difference between Component or Service?
• In the auto-generated sample codes (through AEM Eclipse plugin), why no Component or Service sample get created?

[smacdonald2008 · Accepted solution]

Sling Models are another way to build an AEM OSGi bundles/HTL components. You can learn about Sling Models here:

Apache Sling - Sling Models

Here are some useful articles that shows you how to get up and running with Sling Models:

Adobe Experience Manager Help | Creating Adobe Experience Manager 6.3 Sling Model Components

Creating a custom Touch UI Grid Component for Adobe Experience Manager

Adobe Experience Manager Help | Creating a HTL Repeating Data Set 6.3 Component that uses Sling Mode...

Performing Sling Model Adaptation Using Request and Resource Objects

Hope this helps you gain an understanding of Sling Models.