Namastey,
Templates are basis of AEM page. Author can create a page using a template . These templates define basic structure of the page, what components can be used on the page and design of the page.
With AEM 6.2 , Editable Templates were introduced to reduce dependency of authors on developers.
In AEM 6.3 Editable Templates are quite a mature and powerful feature.
AEM Static Templates
- Static templates are created by developers ( It defines page rendering component , availability of template for authors to create the page )
- Stored in /apps directory of CRX
- Once a page is created using templates, after that if we make any change in static template it wouldn't affect the page.
- Design mode is available for applying Page design.
AEM Editable Templates
- Editable Templates can be created by template-authors ( non-developers ).
- Stored in /conf directory of CRX
- Pages created using editable templates would affect if any changes on editable templates are done.
- Page design is controlled by content and page policies.Hence no design mode available.
Dhanywad.
