Create a website with JavaScript thanks to the new front-end stack in Jahia 8.2
Jahia Team
Press Release
Geneva, Switzerland – Jahia Solutions Group, the open-source digital experience platform (DXP) pioneer, has officially launched Jahia 8.2.0, a major update to its flagship product. This latest version introduces groundbreaking innovations, particularly with JavaScript modules, designed to enhance front-end development and streamline the creation of dynamic digital experiences.
With Jahia 8.2.0, front-end developers can use JavaScript and React JSX to build a range of web experiences, from static pages to highly interactive features, such as forms, surveys, configurators, and simulators. These innovations are expected to bring the benefits of headless architecture like unified developer experience and edge-side caching, without the need for hard-to-maintain microservices or sacrificing flexibility for marketing teams.
Highlights of Jahia JavaScript modules:
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New Server-side Rendering: Front-end Developers can now leverage the popular React JSX and its familiar syntax to quickly master Jahia CMS. The new programming model promotes edge-side caching by default to boost page load speeds and enhance SEO.
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Client-side Rendering and Hydration: Jahia’s support for client-side rendering and hydration makes it faster to create interactive experiences (forms, surveys, simulators, configurators, etc.), using the “island architecture” pattern.
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Streamlined Tooling & Packaging: Jahia’s tooling and packaging also match front-end developers' expectations. They can simply use yarn and node packages, to deploy modules directly within the platform.
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React component integration: With Jahia’s support for all front-end development patterns, developers benefit from high reusability across their codebase. Brand consistency is also easier to achieve, whether organizations embed their design system or create ad hoc components.
“We are thrilled to present Jahia 8.2.0, which continues our mission to provide comprehensive yet efficient solutions for demanding organizations.” said Romain Gauthier, Head of Product at Jahia. “With the addition of JavaScript modules, organizations no longer have to choose between empowering marketers’ autonomy and developers' experience; they get both.”
Webinar: Hands-on JavaScript Modules with Jahia
To showcase the new features of Jahia 8.2.0, Jahia hosted a webinar titled “Hands-on JavaScript modules: Exploring the new front-end possibilities with Jahia”. This session provides developers with an in-depth, hands-on exploration of the new front-end capabilities brought by JavaScript modules.
Watching this webinar, you can expect to:
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Get hands-on experience with JSX templating and React components.
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Explore the client-side rendering techniques that enhance performance.
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Learn best practices for integrating these tools into their existing projects.
This webinar is a perfect opportunity for developers who are looking to get practical experience with Jahia’s latest features and deepen their understanding of how to leverage JavaScript modules in real-world projects.
About Jahia
Jahia is a cloud-first Digital Experience Platform (DXP) and Content Management System (CMS) designed for performant and secure management of complex web projects (multisite, multilingual, portals, omnichannel). Jahia enables companies to leverage all their tools (CRM, ERP, marketing tools...) and data on a single platform, and to offer their users personalized experiences. All in full compliance with GDPR requirements and the best security standards (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FTR...).
Founded in 2002, Jahia has operations in France, Switzerland, the United States and Canada. The company's customers include over a hundred major private companies (Ben & Jerry's, Sodexo, Sofinco...) and public sector organizations (regional councils, ministries, European Parliament...).