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Tutorials for Headless in AEM

Last update: April 16, 2025

Applies to:
Experience Manager 6.5
Experience Manager as a Cloud Service

CREATED FOR:

Beginner
Developer

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) has multiple options for defining headless endpoints and delivering its content as JSON. Use hands-on tutorials to explore how to use the various options and chose what’s right for you.

TIP

This collection of tutorials are designed for those who prefer to learn by doing. If you prefer learning concepts from the ground up, check out the AEM Headless Developer Journey. This set of tutorials and the journey complement each other.

Tutorials by API

GraphQL API

Learn how an application can use AEM's GraphQL API to query content.

Token authentication

Learn how an application can securely authenticate with AEM.

Content Services

Learn how an application can use a REST API to consume content.

Example applications

Example applications are a great way to explore the headless capabilities of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). Download and install these finished examples to get started right away.

iOS SwiftUI Example

An iOS application powered by AEM's GraphQL APIs.

Android™ Example

An Android™ application powered by AEM's GraphQL APIs.

React Example

A React application powered by AEM's GraphQL APIs.

Tutorials

Browse the following tutorials based on the technology used. Learn how AEM can go beyond a pure headless use case, with options for in-context authoring and experience management.

React - Headless

Build a React JS app using GraphQL in a pure headless scenario.

React - Edit Content via Universal Editor

Use the Universal Editor to edit content of a React application.

React - Remote editor

Author in-context a portion of a remotely hosted React application.

React - SPA Editor

Use the AEM SPA editor to manage the complete React app experience.

Android - Content Services

Use Content Services and REST to power a mobile Android™ application.

Node.js - Authentication

Build a Node.js app using developer and service tokens to authenticate.