Building Blocks FAQs

Question 1

What are the prerequisites for using Building Blocks?

Accepted Answer

Before starting, you must have test content created in your CMS (or local drafts), a defined content model, and a test content URL. If these aren't ready, the skill will prompt you to use the Content Driven Development skill first.

Question 2

How does this skill improve my AEM development workflow?

Accepted Answer

It streamlines development by providing structured boilerplate for blocks, ensuring code quality through automated linting and testing integration, and enforcing consistent JS and CSS patterns across your codebase.

Question 3

What is the Building Blocks Claude Code skill?

Accepted Answer

The Building Blocks skill is a specialized capability for Claude Code designed to guide developers through the creation and modification of UI components for AEM Edge Delivery. It automates the process of transforming authored content into interactive experiences using JavaScript decoration and mobile-first CSS.

Question 4

When should I use this skill?

Accepted Answer

This skill should be used during the implementation phase of your project. It is specifically designed to be invoked after the 'content-driven-development' skill has been used to define the content model and create test content.

Question 5

Does this skill help with author-facing documentation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it guides you through maintaining both developer comments and author-facing documentation for libraries like the Sidekick Library or Document Authoring (DA) Library, ensuring content editors know how to use the blocks you build.

Building Blocks

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