Looking for guidance to dynamically load changing content like banners and sliders in an e-commerce app using a ready CMS or alternative approach while leveraging web development background.
I have worked on similar projects where dynamic content is loaded using a headless CMS paired with native mobile apps. I opted for a solution that leverages RESTful APIs to fetch content such as banners and sliders, reducing the need for constant app updates. The approach relied on a caching layer to ensure performance wasn’t compromised, even when content updates were frequent. This method allows for greater flexibility in design while enabling non-developers to manage the content through the CMS. The integration process was straightforward and provided me with reliable results over time.
Hey everyone, diving into this topic got me thinking about another route I’ve been playing with. For my previous experiments, instead of sticking strictly to REST, I ventured into integrating a headless CMS with GraphQL for pulling dynamic content. I found that this approach not only made my queries super flexible but also allowed the front-end to request just what it needs – which is pretty handy for something like variable banners or slider images that change frequently. I implemented it on one of my native Android projects, and it was a fun ride figuring out the caching strategy to keep everything zippy. Has anyone else tried using GraphQL to manage dynamic assets on mobile apps, or maybe faced some hurdles with caching techniques? I’d love to hear if you’ve found alternative tweaks to balance performance with real-time content updates. What are your thoughts on this method?
i used firebase real-time database for dynamic banners in my project. it was gr8 for both android and ios. a bit of latency at times but overall it cut down on the headaches of cms complexity. might be a solid alternative if u are exploring new approaches.