Featuring guest posts by Bogdan Kosarevskyi on "The tip of the observability iceberg: depth is not measured in meters, but in levels of observation" and Hubert Galuszka on "Virtual Members: Passwordless Umbraco Auth Without the Identity-Provider Bill"
Mike Isaacs reflects on his experience at Codegarden, emphasizing the importance of migration in adopting new features like Umbraco's Library. While the Library offers reusable content management, the real challenge lies in transitioning existing sites. The Library Migrator package facilitates this process, ensuring seamless integration without disrupting editors' workflows.
Jon Whitter discusses the integration of AI in content creation and the introduction of Umbraco Automate, a no-code automation platform that enhances existing workflows. He highlights the importance of community support in Umbraco, celebrating contributions and recognizing MVPs, which strengthen the ecosystem beyond just technical development.
Mitchell Nortje reflects on his transformative experience at CodeGarden 2026, contrasting it with his previous skepticism at CodeGarden 2025. Emphasizing the importance of community and the African philosophy of Ubuntu, he highlights how collaboration and shared knowledge enhanced his development skills, ultimately reigniting his passion for software development.
Nathaniel Nunes reflects on his transformative experience attending the MVP Summit and Codegarden in Copenhagen. He highlights meaningful sessions on AI, community engagement, and personal growth, culminating in receiving the MVP award. Nunes expresses gratitude to mentors, family, and the Umbraco community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and shared learning.
In Codegarden 2026, held in Copenhagen, Owain Williams reflects on a week filled with engaging talks, community interactions, and enjoyable activities like morning runs and a lively party. The venue and sessions were exceptional, making it a memorable experience. Ultimately, the connections with fellow attendees stood out as the highlight.
In his reflection on Codegarden 2026, Jeroen Breuer highlights the significant focus on AI, showcasing its practical applications within the Umbraco community. Key sessions included discussions on AI-driven development, migration strategies, and new features like reusable content. Breuer emphasizes the shift from theoretical AI concepts to real-world implementations, anticipating future advancements.
The Umbraco Scotland Meetup on May 7, 2026, at Factory73 HQ in Glasgow attracted over 25 attendees, fostering valuable discussions. Carol provided updates on the Umbraco roadmap and community growth, while Marc Love detailed uSkinned's migration to Umbraco 17. The event highlighted the importance of community engagement and collaboration.
Umbraco Spark 2026 featured diverse talks on topics like Umbraco Search, upgrade decisions, and community engagement. Key highlights included discussions on AI's role in accessibility, cloud hosting options, and backoffice improvements. The event emphasized the importance of community and thoughtful integration of AI, leaving attendees excited for future developments.
Umbraco HQ celebrates 20 years of community engagement, highlighting the importance of events like the UK Partners Summit and Code Garden. The emphasis is on the supportive community and excellent organization that fosters collaboration among partners. The message underscores Umbraco's commitment to providing a flexible content management system.
The Umbraco India User Group presents a highlights recap of the 2025 Umbraco community meetups, showcasing key moments from online and hybrid events.
Dean Leigh discusses fluid responsive typography, emphasizing its importance for web design. By utilizing CSS functions like min(), max(), clamp(), and container queries, typography can adapt dynamically to various devices and contexts, enhancing readability and user experience. This approach fosters a harmonious and elegant design system.
Owain Jones reflects on his experience at Umbracokalaset 2025 in Stockholm, highlighting the warmth of the Umbraco community and the positive reception of his talk on enhancing content editor experiences. He expresses gratitude to Aspire Systems for their support and encourages others to share their knowledge at conferences for personal growth and community connection.
Last Friday, Laura Weatherhead attended the inaugural Umbraco in the City conference in Manchester with her nine-month-old. The event fostered an inclusive atmosphere, thanks to organizers Adam Prendergast, Phil Whittaker, Rachel Breeze, and Jon Whitter. Laura enjoyed insightful talks, particularly Matt Brailsford's on balancing AI and technical specifications, and appreciated the community's support for diverse participation.
The 2025 US Umbraco Festival in Chicago united the community with inspiring talks, product announcements, and creative activities. ProWorks team members Jen Wolke and Janae Cram presented, highlighting Umbraco's growth and future potential. Key takeaways included the importance of AI, community engagement, and enhancing user experiences.
Matt Brailsford reflects on the two-year journey of UMB.FYI, which has evolved from a weekly digest into a comprehensive record of the Umbraco community's developments. Matt celebrates the milestone with the release of the UMB.FYI Pulse Check, a year-in-data snapshot of the Umbraco community’s heartbeat.
2025-08-27 from 18:30 to 20:30 - Waracle Ltd, Waracle, Unit 2, 14 King's Stables Rd, EH1 2JY, Edinburgh, GB
2025-08-28 from 16:00 to 18:00 (Europe/London) - Factory73 Offices, 4th Floor, The Forsyth Building, 5 Renfield Street, Glasgow, GB
In July 2025, the 20th annual Umbraco developer conference, Codegarden celebrated community engagement and innovation. The event featured the inaugural MVP Summit, workshops, and product announcements, including Umbraco Compose. Rick Butterfield, reflecting on his experience, also shared personal news about joining Umbraco HQ, marking a significant career transition.