Improve CMS Rendering DX (Docs + Debug Feedback)
Summary
In a headless setup, there is a natural gap between what the API returns and how the frontend renders CMS data. Currently this is not clearly explained, which leads to assumptions that CMS blocks or elements should auto‑render.
Problem
The current documentation and developer feedback are not clear enough about:
- what the API returns
- what is rendered automatically
- what requires manual frontend mapping
- how to debug missing CMS elements
Proposed Improvements
1. Documentation
Add clearer docs and examples describing:
- the CMS rendering workflow
- how CMS elements/slots are mapped in the frontend
- what is handled by default vs what requires implementation
2. Debug Feedback
Provide better developer signals during development:
- console warnings for unmapped CMS elements
- hints about missing slot/element implementations
3. Development Placeholders
Render visible placeholders in dev mode when a CMS element exists in data but is not implemented in the frontend.
Outcome
Clearer expectations around CMS rendering in headless setups and reduced developer confusion/support load.
Improve CMS Rendering DX (Docs + Debug Feedback)
Summary
In a headless setup, there is a natural gap between what the API returns and how the frontend renders CMS data. Currently this is not clearly explained, which leads to assumptions that CMS blocks or elements should auto‑render.
Problem
The current documentation and developer feedback are not clear enough about:
Proposed Improvements
1. Documentation
Add clearer docs and examples describing:
2. Debug Feedback
Provide better developer signals during development:
3. Development Placeholders
Render visible placeholders in dev mode when a CMS element exists in data but is not implemented in the frontend.
Outcome
Clearer expectations around CMS rendering in headless setups and reduced developer confusion/support load.