What web framework is utilized in the AEM Stack?

The AEM Stack utilizes Apache Sling as its web framework. Apache Sling is designed specifically for building web applications on the Java platform and is integral to the functioning of Adobe Experience Manager. It provides a resource-based framework that maps HTTP request URLs to content resources, promoting a clean and straightforward approach to developing applications in AEM. This means that developers can easily create and manage content while leveraging the underlying architecture of Sling to manage the resources and their associated behaviors efficiently.

By using Apache Sling, AEM can offer a flexible environment where developers can work with content as resources, enhancing their ability to build adaptive applications that can respond to a wide variety of content types and structures. This is particularly important in environments where content delivery needs to be dynamic and responsive to user needs, which is a core aspect of what AEM aims to provide.