Southern Fried DNN: DNN Summit 2022 Recap + Community Project Highlights
Feb 17, 2022

This month, we'll be recapping DNN Summit 2022 and then we'll take some time to highlight a few exciting community projects. Trust us, they are worth knowing about and getting involved with!

So Much More To Consider (DNN Summit 2022)
Feb 10, 2022

When it comes to websites, powered by DNN of course, there is so much to consider. And that consideration goes way beyond the technical bits (though these are super important too). Do you perhaps "think like a dev"? Do you rely on "starter designs"? How is your "branding acumen"? Have you brushed up on "color theory"? Do you wear "the marketing hat"? Have you considered "accessibility"? Do things like "user experience", "CTAs", the "customer journey", and "conversations" come into the picture? Oh, and let's not forget about "SEO" and "SEM"! In this session, we'll touch on why ALL of these should at least be in the conversation. We'll share tactics and tips for "doing things right"!

Build a Mobile App Using DNN as the Backend (DNN Summit 2022)
Feb 09, 2022

In this session, we'll build a mobile app using DNN as the backend! This session will provide a foundation and open-source building blocks upon which you can use for more robust use cases.

How To Be An Effective Open-Source Project Participant (DNN Summit 2022)
Feb 09, 2022

Let's face it, in today's open-source project climate, the feeling of having to be a GitHub expert is real! Not only that, it can be quite intimidating as a non-developer when interacting with dev gurus! So how do I effectively participate, even if I am not a developer? In this session, we will discuss common protocols for open-source collaboration with developers and non-developers alike. We will cover the basics of GitHub (and Git). We'll discuss non-code-based contributions and interaction. We'll sprinkle in some real-world, working exercises to give you actual hands-on experience. Finally, we'll round off the session with a few more complex scenarios you may run into from time to time. You'll walk away from this session with more confidence in becoming an effective open-source project participant!

DNN Monthly Chat - 2022 Reunion
Jan 29, 2022

Catching up of DNN Friends

Southern Fried DNN: Sebastian Leupold (Internationalization) & David Poindexter (Web Components...)
Jan 20, 2022

We all keep hearing about web components. We believe they must be cool or something. So, just show me the freakin' secret sauce already. Stop telling me about them and start showing them - in action - in DNN!

DNN Summit 2022 - What To Expect
Dec 12, 2021

I speak with the Board of Directors for DNN Association about the upcoming DNN Summit 2022. We'll learn what this wonderful DNN Community conference is all about and why you should seriously consider attending.

Southern Fried DNN: David Poindexter (DNN Strategy) & Daniel Valadas ("I Like Vanilla!")
Jul 15, 2021

Bringing overall strategic direction for the DNN Platform project and coordination between all leadership teams. As the DNN Platform and DNN Community evolves, new ideas and technologies will surface. These are great and it is essential to have a "gatekeeper" funnel to ensure all parties are in the loop, providing feedback, and are contributing to any proposed changes in direction or special project efforts. Learn more about the exciting special projects underway and on the horizon.

Meet Jeremy Farrance of Accuraty Solutions
May 01, 2021

Today we join Jeremy Farrance of Accuraty Solutions, based in downtown Champaign, Illinois. Jeremy is a fan, integrator, and user of DNN Platform. We discover his history with DNN and get to know him a bit better as a person. We also learn more about his company and its services.

OpenGraph in DNN with Aaron Lopez
Mar 13, 2021

Today we rejoin Aaron Lopez and discuss how to handle OpenGraph meta tags in DNN. OpenGraph tags help to ensure the appropriate title, description, image, etc. are displayed when sharing the page link on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

"Hello, Hello!" with Aderson Oliveira
Jan 16, 2021

Today we have the privilege and honor to reconnect with a true O.G., the DNN Hero, our DNN Deskpal, the S010 Coder, the one we could always go to for a nice DNN chat and the latest and greatest in DNN news. He’s a teacher to the core, and my good friend, Aderson Oliveira. Hello, hello!

File Upload Using DropzoneJS in a DNN Module (Part 1 - Live Coding)
Dec 13, 2020

This is the first in a multi-part live-coding session. We'll be building a file upload module from scratch using the DNN SPA module development pattern and DropzoneJS.

How To Remove Telerik COMPLETELY from DNN 9.8.0+
Nov 12, 2020

In this session, Daniel Valadas and I will walk you through step-by-step on the complete removal of Telerik from DNN Platform 9.8.0. Many of you have been waiting for this ability and it is now possible in DNN Platform 9.8.0.

DNN Performance Tip: How To Automate Clean Up Of Admin Logs and Shrinking of Database
Nov 01, 2020

Check out this awesome FREE extension called Scheduled SQL Jobs. This extension is provided by Mitchel Sellers and Iowa Computer Gurus and can be found on GitHub (link provided below). This extension is a sure winner for every DNNCMS website in your portfolio!

How To Attract Hacktoberfest Participants To Your GitHub Project Repo
Oct 07, 2020

Hacktoberfest 2020 is underway and there is no better time than now to support your favorite open source projects. I'll share a few tips to help you attract participants to your project and to hopefully increase the quality of the resulting contributions. Oh, and did I mention you'll get an opportunity to pick a limited edition T-shirt for free? Or, maybe you'd like to plant a tree instead? So cool! Get involved and make a difference!

Hacktoberfest 2020 - How To Get Started And Make A HUGE Open Source Difference
Oct 06, 2020

Hacktoberfest 2020 is underway and there is no better time than now to support your favorite open source projects. I'll introduce you to this yearly open-source initiative and I'll bring you along for the ride on my first contribution. Oh, and did I mention you'll get an opportunity to pick a limited edition T-shirt for free? Or, maybe you'd like to plant a tree instead? So cool! Get involved and make a difference!

Introducing DNN 9.8.0 What You Need To Know - Melting The Iceberg That Almost Sank The Ship
Oct 04, 2020

Today I'll be chatting with Mitchel Sellers (https://www.mitchelsellers.com), the Technology Lead for DNN Platform, about the latest and GREATEST release - DNN Platform 9.8.0. This truly is an epic release and there is much to chat about.

Introduction to a New Command Line Interface for DNN Extension Development: DNN CLI
Oct 04, 2020

This video provides an introduction to a new way to kickstart your custom DNN Platform extension development efforts. This new command-line interface call DNN CLI makes it quick and easy to get started developing custom extensions for this powerful .NET Content Management System (CMS).

How To Approach Development With A Design First, Critical UI/UX Mindset
Aug 28, 2020

Today DNN Dave is joined by Aaron Lopez of WOLF X MACHINA (https://wolfxmachina.com/) to talk about how to approach development "the right way". What is "Design First"? Bring critical UI/UX thinking to your development strategy and drastically improve your resulting work products.

9.7.0 RC2 Testing (SVG Site Logo)
Aug 08, 2020

In this episode, I am joined by Daniel Valadas to participate in the DNN Platform 9.7.0 RC2 testing frenzy! We replaced the default site logo with an SVG logo to ensure everything worked as expected. Actually, we tested both methods for uploading the SVG.