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UMB.FYI 2024-11-20

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Umbraco HQ

Umbraco 15 Release

Umbraco 15, built on .NET 9, introduces significant enhancements for developers and content creators, including improved caching with HybridCache, block-level variations for multilingual content, and a new Tiptap Rich Text Editor. This release emphasizes performance, scalability, and ease of management, making it ideal for both marketing and enterprise websites.

[ ] [ #umbraco15 ] [ #umbracocms ]

Community

Creating a Bluesky bot in C#

Matt Brailsford details the development of a Bluesky tips bot for UMB.FYI, which monitors mentions and responds with thank-you messages. He discusses the setup process, opting for a polling method due to bandwidth concerns, and outlines the bot's architecture, including the implementation of a Bluesky client for handling notifications.

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UMB.FYI gets a Bluesky tips bot

With the rise of Bluesky users and the Umbraco community, a tips bot has been introduced to facilitate content suggestions for the UMB.FYI newsletter. Users can easily submit tips by tagging the UMB.FYI account on social media. The initiative aims to keep the community informed across various platforms.

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How Paul Seal upgraded Clean Starter kit to work with Umbraco 15

Paul Seal successfully upgraded the Clean Starter Kit to be compatible with Umbraco 15, implementing several key changes including updating project files, removing obsolete packages, and utilizing a new Package Manifest Reader. The updated package is now available for installation, enhancing functionality for users transitioning to Umbraco 15.

[ #umbraco15 ]

Umbraco package of the month: Uskinned Site Builder

Jeroen van Kempen explores the uSkinned Site Builder, an all-in-one website solution for the Umbraco ecosystem. It simplifies initial project setup, saving time and costs. Key features include customizable templates, design options, and reusable components. While effective for backend developers, the lack of a free local testing version is a drawback.

[ #packages ] [ #reviews ]

A Recap of the UK Umbraco Festival 2024: Community, Collaboration, and Inspiration in London

The UK Umbraco Festival 2024, held on November 8 in London, gathered around 300 Umbraco enthusiasts for networking and knowledge sharing. Highlights included talks on sustainability in tech, customising Umbraco’s back office, and the integration of AI in CMS. The event celebrated community spirit and innovation within the Umbraco ecosystem.

[ #festivals ] [ #roundups ]

Watch & Listen

Unboxing Umbraco 15

Discover Umbraco 15, built on .NET 9, featuring HybridCache, Block Level Variations, Tiptap Editor, and headless API improvements. Enhanced for performance, scalability, and flexibility, it suits projects from simple sites to large content platforms.

[ ] [ #umbraco15 ] [ #unboxing ]

Events

Designing CLT with Umbraco: Innovating Web Design in Charlotte

2024-11-20 from 18:30 to 20:00 - The Launch Factory, 2459 Wilkinson Blvd, #310, Charlotte, US

Umbraco DK Festival

2024-11-21 from 00:00 to 00:00 - Aarhus

[ #dkfestival ] [ #festivals ]

Manchester and North West Umbraco Meetup - Ali Graham - How to make agile work for you

2024-11-21 from 18:30 to 20:30 - McCann Manchester, ANNEX, 15 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3HN, Manchester, GB

Umbraco Cloud Roadshow - Bristol

November 25, 2024, 3 PM - 5 PM - True digital, Royal London Buildings, 42-46 Baldwin St, Bristol BS1 1PN

[ #roadshow ]

umBristol Talks: Umbraco Backoffice UX (November 2024)

2024-11-25 from 18:00 to 20:00 - true digital, 42-46 Baldwin Street, Bristol, GB

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Umbraco Cloud Roadshow - Birmingham

November 26, 2024, 3 PM - 5:30 PM - AppCentric, Suite 21.12 Alpha Works Floor 22, Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1TT

[ #roadshow ]

Umbraco Midlands Developer Meetup

2024-11-26 from 18:00 to 20:00 - Alpha Works, Alpha Works, Floor 22, Alpha Tower, Birmingham, B1 1TT, Birmingham, GB

Umbraco Cloud Roadshow - Manchester

November 27, 2024, 3 PM - 5 PM - Cantarus, Lower Ground Floor, Jutland House, 15 Jutland St, Manchester M1 2BE

[ #roadshow ]

Umbraco India User Group - Boost Your Umbraco Site: Implementing Blob Storage, Key Vault, and CDN

2024-11-27 from 16:00 to 17:00 - Online event

[ #virtual ]

UmbraCymru - Virtual Umbraco Meetup, November 2024

2024-11-27 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM GMT - Online on zoom

[ #virtual ]

Training

Application Integration

Nov 20, 2024 - North America - EUR 1200.00

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Load Balancing and Azure

Nov 21, 2024 - North America - EUR 1200.00

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Packages

Limbo.Umbraco.BlockList 13.0.1

New release for Umbraco 13.

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Limbo.Umbraco.MultiNodeTreePicker 13.0.0

First stable release for umbraco 13.

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Limbo.Umbraco.MediaPicker 13.0.0

First stable release for Umbraco 13.

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Limbo.Umbraco.UrlPicker 13.0.0

First stable release for Umbraco 13.

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Social

Package Script Writer is now running on .NET 9

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Get 10% off the Umbraco Community Swag store this Friday

Umbraco Christmas products now available on the Umbraco community swag store

.NET 9 is now available on UmbHost

[ #hosting ]

Client Drawer v15.0.0 is now available

[ #packages ]

Codegarden 2025 Call for Speakers is open

[ ] [ #codegarden ] [ #festivals ]

UmbNav v3.0.2 is out now

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BlockPreview v3 & Sustainability package v1,v2 and v3 out now

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Umbraco 15, built on .NET 9, is out now!

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Callum Whyte Umbraco pricing thoughts and concerns

[ #business ]

Umbraco UI Builder v14 is out now

[ ] [ #umbracouibuilder ]

Umbraco Backoffice Community Team closes down

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