API Reference > presentation-components > Core > ContentDataProvider > shouldConfigureContentDescriptor shouldConfigureContentDescriptor MethodProtected Called to check whether the content descriptor needs advanced configuration. If yes, descriptor is requested from the backend and configureContentDescriptor() is called to configure it before requesting content. If not, the provider calls getDescriptorOverrides() to get basic configuration and immediately requests content - that saves a trip to the backend. shouldConfigureContentDescriptor(): boolean Returns - boolean Defined in presentation/components/src/common/ContentDataProvider.ts Line 261 Last Updated: 13 June, 2024