The Future is Composable: An Introduction to Headless Architecture

The term 'headless' is gaining traction, but what does it actually mean? Let's simplify it.

The Old Way: Monolithic Architecture

In a traditional system like WordPress, the backend (where you create content) and the frontend (the website theme) are tightly coupled together. They are one single unit.

The New Way: Headless Architecture

In a headless architecture, the backend (the 'body') is separated from the frontend (the 'head'). The backend's only job is to manage and store content. It makes this content available via an API.

The frontend can be anything: a Next.js website, an iOS app, a smart display, etc. This frontend 'head' calls the API to get the content and display it however it wants.

Why is this Better?

• Flexibility: Use any frontend technology you want.
• Performance: Frontends can be optimized for speed without being bogged down by the backend.
• Multi-channel: Use one backend to power your website, mobile app, and more.
• Security: The backend can be secured away from the public-facing frontend.

Headless is the future of building scalable and flexible digital experiences.