To make a new data template available through Experience Edge, what must a developer do?

To make a new data template available through Experience Edge, it is essential for a developer to create the template in the configured locations designated for Experience Edge. This requirement ensures that the Experience Edge can properly recognize and utilize the template, facilitating the seamless integration and delivery of content from Sitecore to various channels.

Experience Edge relies on specific configurations that define where templates and content items should reside for optimal performance and accessibility. By adhering to these configured locations, developers ensure that the content model aligns with the expectations of both Sitecore and Experience Edge. This alignment is critical for the system to function effectively, allowing for the data to be accessed and used in the intended manner.

Creating a template in an arbitrary location would hinder the capability of Experience Edge to access and serve the data, as it may not be included in the paths that Experience Edge monitors. Similarly, while publishing the template and setting permissions are important factors in the overall content management workflow and security, they are not the primary considerations for making the template available specifically within the Experience Edge context. Therefore, it is vital for developers to focus on placing the template in the appropriate, configured locations to ensure its availability.