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Fetching Component Properties Server-Side in Sitecore XM Cloud

Learn how to use getComponentServerProps in Sitecore XM Cloud to fetch component data server-side with GraphQL. See a real example of a Related Blogs component that queries the top related posts by category before rendering.

Robert Watson
Robert Watson
05 Sep 2025
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Part 2: Content SDK CLI - Custom Templates

Learn how to create custom scaffolding templates for the Sitecore Content SDK CLI. Generate React components pre-wired with GraphQL queries and simplify component creation in XM Cloud with one CLI command.

Robert Watson
Robert Watson
29 Aug 2025
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Part 1: Content SDK CLI - Custom Commands

Creating a Custom Command with the Content SDK CLI

Robert Watson
Robert Watson
21 Aug 2025
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Adding Coveo Headless Search to XM Cloud

Using Context, State Management, and Sitecore Data Sources for Flexible Search Experiences

Robert Watson
Robert Watson
13 Aug 2025
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Concept: Tag-Based Filtering with Dynamic Item Listings in Sitecore XM Cloud

Empower content authors with dynamic listings powered by SXA tags, React context, and GraphQL

Robert Watson
Robert Watson
27 Jul 2025
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Concept: Combining Rendering Variants with Placeholder Settings

Use rendering variants and placeholder settings together to create context-aware, modular, and reusable components in Sitecore XM Cloud but not break design.

Robert Watson
Robert Watson
18 Jul 2025
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Simplifying GraphQL Queries in Sitecore XM Cloud with TypeScript

Automatically convert .graphql files into usable TypeScript constants for clean, scalable query management.

Robert Watson
Robert Watson
10 Jul 2025
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Powershell Event Handlers in XM Cloud

Overcoming XM Cloud Limits with SPE

Robert Watson
Robert Watson
02 Jul 2025