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Sitecore has released Content SDK 1.1 few days back, a powerful update that brings major improvements for developers building with XM Cloud and Next.js. This new version introduces: Design library enablers including import map and code generation support Cursor rules for AI-powered development assistance Editing & preview optimizations for smoother authoring experiences Display name-based routing with UTF-8 encoding Upgrade to ESLint 9 with flat config support Cache-busting improvements in the Design Library Numerous bug fixes and stability enhancements With a fresh start or upgrading from Content SDK 1.0.0, this release boosts productivity, enhances design-to-code workflows, and ensures smoother integration with Next.js apps. Upgrade Guide: Content SDK 1.0.0 → 1.1.0 1. Update Application Dependencies To update your dependencies, In your existing application's package.json file, update every @sitecore-conte...

In the previous blog , we walked through the step-by-step local installation of Sitecore XM Cloud. In this post, we’ll take the next step by exploring how to connect cloud and local environments setup by: Configuring item serialization Connecting to an XM Cloud environment Connecting to your local environment Pull serialized items from XM Cloud into your local repository Push serialized items into the local environment This workflow is essential because a local XM Cloud instance is a vanilla instance with no items. To work effectively, you’ll need to bring down items from your cloud environment. With Sitecore Serialization, you can sync items between cloud and local setups, ensuring your local development mirrors what exists in the cloud. Configure item Serialization The local installation includes the file at the below path for rendering host serialization authoring/items/next-starter.module.json For local development, you need a new ...

Many times, we want to accomplish a task but aren’t sure where to start—the same applies to Sitecore XM Cloud local setup and installation. In this guide, I’ll Walk you through the process of setting up a Sitecore XM Cloud environment locally, step by step. Sitecore XM Cloud is the cloud-native, headless version of Sitecore Experience Manager (XM), designed for modern, omnichannel digital experiences. It separates content management (authoring) from content delivery, enabling fast, API-driven, and scalable architectures. Developers can deliver content to web, mobile, and other channels via GraphQL APIs and Experience Edge, while content authors manage items in a cloud-first environment. Even though XM Cloud is cloud-first, a local environment is essential for: Experimenting safely with content, templates, and workflows. Testing headless frontends like Angular, React, or Next.js. Debugging GraphQL queries and APIs efficiently. Validating scheduled tasks...