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Guus Noij shares how Umbraco's new backoffice enhances developer flexibility by supporting modern tools like Lit, Vite and Web Components, allowing for the creation of extensions using familiar frameworks such as Vue and React. This approach lowers learning curves and fosters creativity, empowering developers to tailor extensions for improved content editor experiences while maintaining scalability and consistency.
In this guide, Yari Mariën explores extending Umbraco 14/15’s new frontend-focused backoffice, utilizing TypeScript and Lit/Web Components. Key topics include setting up custom dashboards, menus, dynamic routes, and modals, all illustrated through hands-on examples using the PokeAPI. The guide aims to facilitate customization and enhance user experience.