Key benefits that headless brings to building websites

But what are the benefits that headless architecture provides?

1. Consistent access to information from back-end system
2. Flexibility in the types and format you receive
3. The ability for front and back-end developers to work in parallel
4. The ability to integrate with 3rd party systems easily
5. Future-proof the solutions by separating back and front-end layer
6. Consistent delivery across multiple channels
7. Componentization of code and re-use
8. Improve performance (Caching, controlled the number of requests)

1. Consistent access to information from back-end system

Since a headless system connects to the front-end using APIs, this means access to content data is consistent, and content can be delivered to the website front-end without interruption.

2. Flexibility in the types and format you receive

Content doesn’t have to be limited to one format type such as a blog, nor does it have to be limited to a particular format of image, video file or another content type. A headless system can manage various file types and formats and present data in the most appropriate way.

3. The ability for front and back-end developers to work in parallel

When a system is tightly coupled together, front-end and back-end developers can end up getting in each other’s way at times or stepping on each other’s toes waiting for approval with something on the front-end that could affect something on the back-end.

With a headless system, they can work in parallel without affecting each other negatively.

4. The ability to integrate with 3rd party systems easily

For most businesses, content management is only one aspect of their tech stack. They need to include a CRM, manage assets using a Digital Asset Manager (DAM), and connect eCommerce platforms and 3rd party analytics systems. A headless system streamlines this process by using APIs.

5. Future-proof the solutions by separating back and front-end layer

As we’ve shown, front-end frameworks will continue to change and evolve as advancements are made.

Also, the potential channels where content can be displayed will continue to develop in the future.

A headless system is prepared for this due to an API-first approach that separates back-end and front-end layers from each other to provide added flexibility.

6. Consistent delivery across multiple channels

Omnichannel content delivery is a requirement for the modern digital environment. Enterprises and consumers alike are fans of this seamless approach to content, commerce, and marketing. A headless CMS enables this by connecting each system through APIs.

7. Componentization of code and re-use

Componentization breaks down software into identifiable pieces that can be independently written and deployed.

A headless system is built on a microservices architecture that facilitates this componentization that allows code to be easily broken down and re-used, saving developers time when building applications.

8. Improve performance (Caching, controlled the number of requests)

Data is stored in a cache for a specific amount of time to be quickly accessed and used again in the future. With a headless system, content data can be cached, saving time and reducing the amount of traffic that servers have to handle.