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What is a Headless CMS?

Core dna on July 20, 2022

The headless content management (CMS) space has gained traction in recent years, leading to the renewed excitement around a content management mode...
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Ako61142833 • Edited

Hey there! 👋 As a senior frontend developer, I've had my fair share of experiences with various CMS platforms. After reading this article, I'd like to weigh in on why Contentrain.io could be a good alternative to other headless CMS solutions. 🤔

Contentrain.io is a Git-based Headless CMS, which means it offers the benefits of both headless and decoupled CMS platforms while providing additional advantages unique to its Git-based approach. 🌟

First, Contentrain.io allows developers to work with familiar Git repositories and collaborate on projects with ease. This makes tracking changes and working with others a breeze. 😎

Second, since Contentrain.io relies on text-based files like Markdown, HTML, CSV, and YAML for storing content, it eliminates the need for databases and APIs to manage content. This simplifies content storage and retrieval, making it more efficient and cost-effective. 💰

Lastly, Contentrain.io boasts a highly secure and performant infrastructure, thanks to its decentralized and distributed architecture. This means that you can focus more on creating amazing content and experiences for your users without worrying about security and performance issues. 🔒