Component vs. Template in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Components and Templates are fundamental building blocks in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) that serve different purposes:

Components:

• Components are reusable modules that define the structure and functionality of a specific content element, such as a text block, image carousel, or form field.
• Components can be added to pages multiple times and customized to display different content.
• Components are designed by developers and can be edited by content authors within AEM.

Templates:

• Templates define the overall layout and design of a page or section of a website.
• Templates are used to create the structure of a page by specifying where Components can be added and how they should be arranged.
• Templates are created by developers and provide a framework for content authors to create pages with consistent styling.

In summary, Components are modular content elements, while Templates are page layouts that define the structure and design of a page in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).