IntermediateArticleFREE4 min read
CMS References update
Product update introducing collection references so items can point at other collections for reusable, relational content.
Why we picked it
References change how you model authors, categories, and related work. Read the update before designing a multi-collection schema.
What you’ll learn
- What collection references unlock
- Why relational content beats duplicated fields
- How references show up in lists and detail pages
- Migration mindset from flat fields
Who it’s for
Intermediate builders modeling authors, categories, or related products.
External resource
Open this article at the source
framer.com/updates
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