Slides from my Webinar conducted for Sitecore SUG Chennai about Frameworks, libraries and SDKs. Webinar was conducted on 26th April 2022

1. Are Frameworks Evil?
Should you care about SXA or JSS?
Peter Procházka
SUG Chennai 26th April 2022

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• Frameworks, Libraries, SDKs, …
• What are SXA & JSS?
• Should you use them?
Agenda

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Quick Introduction
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Peter Procházka

4. Libraries, SDKs,
Frameworks,…
What are those? Never
heard about them ☺

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• Library
• Functions, set of functions
• Called when needed
Libraries, SDKs, Frameworks,…

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• SDKs
• Wider scope than libraries
• Collection of libraries
Libraries, SDKs, Frameworks,…

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• Framework
• Inverse of libraries and SDKs
• Collection of libraries, APIs, …
• Giving you foundation on top
Libraries, SDKs, Frameworks,…

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• Library vs. SDK vs. Framework
Libraries, SDKs, Frameworks,…
Application Code
Framework
Library
Library
Library
SDKs/Libraries
SDK
Library
Library
Libraries

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• Library vs. SDK vs. Framework
Libraries, SDKs, Frameworks,…
Library / SDK Framework
Provides reusable function for our code Provides ready to use tools, standards, templates, and
policies for fast application development
Our code controls when and where to call a library The framework controls calling of libraries for our code
Library can be added to augment the features of an
existing application
To leverage the benefit of a framework, a fresh
application can be developed following the
framework’s guideline
Facilitates program binding Easy to create and deploy an application
Helps us to reuse a software function Helps us to develop a software application quickly
Intent of a library is to provide reusable software
functionality
Intent of a framework is to reduce the complexity of
the software development

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• Libraries - benefits
• Reusable functions
• Eliminates “reinventing the wheel”
• Reduces development cost
Libraries, SDKs, Frameworks,…

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• Libraries - drawbacks
• “Vendor lock-in” problem
• Libraries abandoned
• Lack of support
Libraries, SDKs, Frameworks,…

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• Libraries
Libraries, SDKs, Frameworks,…

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• Frameworks - benefits
• Less code
• Extensibility
• Reduces development cost
Libraries, SDKs, Frameworks,…

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• Frameworks - drawbacks
• Preventing from gaining in-depth understanding of language / tech
• Learning curve
• Tweaking framework is hard
• Choosing the right one
Libraries, SDKs, Frameworks,…

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• Frameworks
Libraries, SDKs, Frameworks,…

16. Sitecore SXA and JSS

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• Sitecore SXA
• Sitecore Experience Accelerator
• Great example of Framework
• Follows Helix principles
Sitecore SXA and JSS
SXA
Sitecore
ASP.NET

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• Sitecore SXA
• Tenants and sites
Sitecore SXA and JSS

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• Sitecore SXA
• Modules
Sitecore SXA and JSS

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• Sitecore SXA
• Page and partial designs, rendering variants
Sitecore SXA and JSS

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• Sitecore SXA
• Toolbox
Sitecore SXA and JSS

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• Sitecore SXA
• Snippet
Sitecore SXA and JSS

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• Sitecore JSS
• Sitecore JavaScript Services
• Great example of SDK
Sitecore SXA and JSS
Sitecore JSS
React
Vanilla
JavaScript

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• Sitecore JSS
• Sitecore JavaScript Services
• Great example of SDK
Sitecore SXA and JSS
Sitecore
JSS
Sitecore
Headless
Service
Sitecore

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• Sitecore JSS
• Sitecore JavaScript Services
• Great example of SDK
Sitecore SXA and JSS

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• Sitecore JSS
• Supported front-end libraries / frameworks
Sitecore SXA and JSS

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• Sitecore JSS
• Enhancements:
• JSS CLI
• Sitecore Headless Service
• Abstractions for front-end developers that allow working with Sitecore
declaratively
• Utility functions and front-end components
Sitecore SXA and JSS

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• Sitecore JSS
• Topologies:
• Headless
• Integrated
Sitecore SXA and JSS

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• Sitecore JSS
• Topologies:
• Headless
• Integrated
Sitecore SXA and JSS

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• Sitecore JSS
• Topologies:
• Headless
• Integrated
Sitecore SXA and JSS

31. SXA / JSS
Benefits / Drawbacks

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• Sitecore SXA and JSS - Benefits
• No need to build your own “Sitecore Company framework”
• Simplifies Many Tasks and Challenges
• Focused Application Development
• Standardized Coding practices
• Community
SXA and JSS – Benefits

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• Sitecore SXA and JSS - Drawbacks
• Learning curve
• Learning SDK/Framework and not Sitecore
• Unnecessary Extras
SXA and JSS – Drawbacks

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• Decision when to use SXA
• Team knows Sitecore MVC development
• Team seeks something on top of regular Sitecore MVC development
• In this case – evaluation of using Headless Services with ASP.NET Core
• Content Editors would like to customize rendered HTML -> Rendering
Variants is perfect solution
SXA and JSS

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• Decision when to use JSS
• Team knows Sitecore and has knowledgeable front-end team
• Team wants to do headless development
SXA and JSS

36. ” –
Should we use Sitecore SXA or JSS?
Definitely. Go for it…
Peter Procházka

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