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Decoupled / Hybrid CMS

What is a decoupled or hybrid CMS?

Decoupled and hybrid CMS are intermediate forms between traditional and headless CMS. A decoupled CMS technically separates the backend and frontend but provides an optional reference frontend. A hybrid CMS allows both in parallel: traditional pages in the editor plus API integration for additional channels. TYPO3 is particularly flexible in this regard. At Waterproof Web Wizard, we often choose hybrid models as a pragmatic middle ground: the editorial team works in the familiar backend environment, while an app or partner frontend can be integrated later without having to rebuild the system.

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  • Decoupled CMS
  • Hybrid CMS
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