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Learning TDD by doing: Is Umbraco's management API the answer to acceptance testing? (5 minute read)

Dennis discusses the challenges of acceptance testing in Umbraco applications, emphasizing the need for a predictable state to avoid flaky tests. He suggests using the Umbraco management API, introduced in Umbraco 16, to programmatically set up content scenarios. This approach could facilitate reliable acceptance tests, which he plans to explore further.

[ #managementapi ] [ #testing ] [ #umbracocms ]

Umbraco commits to UK with new office and increased headcount (3 minute read)

Umbraco, an open-source CMS, has opened a UK office in Bristol to enhance support for its UK partners and enterprise clients. The platform is widely used in the public sector and by FTSE 100 companies. Key appointments include Frederik Klerens as UK and Ireland manager, alongside other team members to strengthen local operations.

[ #business ] [ #industry ]

Umbraco property storage cheat sheet (3 minute read)

Joe Glombek discusses how to programmatically update various Umbraco data types, detailing their storage formats in SQL. Examples include Umbraco.MultiUrlPicker, Umbraco.ContentPicker, and Umbraco.BlockGrid, highlighting the specific column types and JSON structures used for each. The documentation currently lacks guidance on updating block lists.

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Tailored indexing for Umbraco Search (5 minute read)

In the latest Umbraco DevRel Deep Dive, the discussion focused on customizing content indexing in Umbraco Search. Key topics included creating property value handlers, implementing content indexers, and utilizing notifications for indexing control. The session emphasized the importance of tailoring search functionalities to meet specific project requirements.

[ ] [ #search ] [ #umbracosearch ]

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Watch & Listen

S08E01 - Umbraco Unplugged: Emma Burstow & Mats Persson on Umbraco Being The Friendly, Truly Open-Source, CMS (65 minute listen)

In this episode of The Modern .NET Show, Emma Burstow and Mats Persson from Umbraco highlight the importance of community engagement and transparency in their open-source CMS development. They advocate for curiosity among developers and emphasize collaboration to foster innovation and support, addressing the evolving challenges in coding education.

[ #business ] [ #opensource ]

Events

Umbraco Community Hour - Virtual Meetup

2025-09-17 from 13:00 to 14:00 (Europe/Copenhagen) - Online

[ #virtual ]

umBristol Bonus! - Q+A with Umbraco CEO, Mats Persson

2025-09-17 from 18:00 to 19:00 (Europe/London) - true digital, 42-46 Baldwin Street, Bristol, GB

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Umbraco London September - Talks and More at manifesto

2025-09-18 from 18:30 to 21:30 (Europe/London) - The Hickman, 2 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1EW, London, GB

[ #manifest ]

umBristol Talks - September 2025

2025-09-25 from 18:00 to 21:00 (Europe/London) - Rock Solid Knowledge, C2, Vantage Office Park, BS16 1RS, Bristol, GB

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Manchester and North West Umbraco Meetup - AI Coding Tools Discussion

2025-09-25 from 18:30 to 20:30 (Europe/London) - Cantarus, Lower Ground Floor, Jutland House, 15 Jutland St, Manchester M1 2BE, Manchester, GB

[ #ai ]

UmbraCymru - Social Meetup, September 2025

2025-09-25 from 18:30 to 20:30 (Europe/London) - Method4, 12-14 Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT, Cardiff, GB

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Packages

Skybrud.Umbraco.Redirects 16.0.1

Award winning redirects manager for Umbraco.

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kraftvaerk.umbraco.headless.preview

Replaces Umbraco’s built-in preview (`/umbraco/preview`) with a secure iframe that points to your configured frontend application.

[ #headless ] [ #umbracoheartcore ] [ #unboxing ]

Umbraco.Community.RightClicker

This package allows you to right click menu trees again

Social

Join the Umbraco Autumn Contribution Challenge in Leeds

[ #contributions ]

24Days in Umbraco 2025 applications are now open

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CODECABIN 2025 from the Cabin!

[ #codecabin ]

umbPublisher for Obsidian version 1.1.0 is out now

[ #releases ]

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