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Bret
Bret

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when should you NOT use a CMS?

When should you NOT use a Content Management System?
Is it ok to just use it for a API?

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Miriam Schwab

You can NOT use a CMS if only devs are managing content on a site. As soon as non-devs are responsible for managing content (which is most of the time), you need a CMS so they can do their job with as little friction as possible.

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Bret

I just started with Strapi, I like it. I feel like using it mainly for the API instead of components. I was told if I was using it for components, I would be limited?

 
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Bret

I’m liking it over Django, DJ you had 3-4 steps, but this is nicer. But, it’s still front end?

 
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Bret

Great!, I have seen that python is moving up tho, but is that more of what you “need” college for? I like front end, but I don’t like so much the styling, but “connecting” making things function