Debasish Gracias discusses his experience upgrading his personal blogging site from Umbraco 13 (LTS) to Umbraco 17 (LTS), highlighting the importance of preparation, including ensuring compatibility with .NET 10.0 and updating packages. He emphasizes the significance of testing post-upgrade and recommends the process for those willing to embrace the ecosystem's evolution.
Owain.Codes discusses an upgrade issue encountered while transitioning a project from Umbraco 13.13.0 to Umbraco 17.1.0. After upgrading the database, he faced a 403 Forbidden error due to insufficient permissions for the user account. By adjusting the user group in the database, he successfully initiated the upgrade.
Upgrading from Umbraco 13 to Umbraco 17 may result in Block List/Grid items appearing as Draft and non-default languages showing empty content due to configuration mismatches. Johan Reitsma outlines the issue's this causes, provides an SQL fix to apply before upgrading, and details validation steps to ensure proper functionality post-migration.
Jason Prothero emphasizes the importance of upgrading to Umbraco version 17, highlighting benefits like enhanced security, performance improvements, and AI integrations. The article outlines preparation steps, including assessing current versions, updating property editors, and verifying package support. ProWorks offers consultation services to assist with the upgrade process.
2026-01-27 from 18:00 to 20:00 (Europe/London) - Cantarus, Lower Ground Floor, Jutland House, 15 Jutland St, Manchester M1 2BE, Manchester, GB
Johan Reitsma talks about how upgrading from Umbraco 13 to Umbraco 17 involves a structured, phased approach focusing on analysis, validation, and incremental upgrades. Key phases include database validation, core project upgrades, custom property editor adjustments, and thorough testing, prioritizing backoffice stability. This method ensures a manageable and predictable upgrade process across projects.
Andy Butland discusses the release candidate of Umbraco 17, highlighting key updates and improvements, including .NET 10 compatibility, load balancing for the backoffice, consistent date handling, and enhanced user experience features. He encourages users to test the release candidate and report any issues for further refinement.
In the latest umbraCoffee discussion, hosts Marcin and Callum reflect on recent developments in the Umbraco community, including the upcoming release of Umbraco 17, project updates, and community engagement initiatives. They also discuss personal experiences with work-life balance, travel, and the importance of structured development practices.
Umbraco upgrades have evolved significantly, transitioning from challenging migrations to smoother processes, especially from version 10 onwards. Bump Digital emphasizes the importance of proactive planning, client communication, and leveraging modern .NET features to enhance performance and security. Upgrades are now more manageable, with predictable release schedules and improved documentation for breaking changes.
Luuk Peters discusses updating Umbraco API controllers from versions 13 to 16. The UmbracoApiController is replaced with regular controllers for custom routing, while the UmbracoAuthorizedApiController is transitioned to ManagementApiControllerBase, incorporating VersionedApiBackOfficeRoute and ApiExplorerSettings for enhanced functionality and security in the new Management API.
Luuk Peters discusses updating localization from Umbraco 13 to 16, focusing on backoffice localization, changes in C# code, and localization in extensions. Key updates include transitioning language files from XML to JavaScript, new registration methods, and modifications to property description fields.
In part two of his blog series on upgrading Umbraco from version 13 to 16, Luuk Peters outlines essential prerequisites, including the need for .NET 9 and Visual Studio 17.12. He details initial upgrade steps, such as updating project files and NuGet packages, and addresses common errors, particularly those related to the Models Builder. Future topics will include API changes and feature migrations.
In the transition to Umbraco 14, the introduction of the new Backoffice and Umbraco.UI marked a significant overhaul from the outdated AngularJS codebase. The upgrade process was complex, particularly for custom extensions, but with community support and evolving documentation, the author successfully rebuilt essential packages for the new system.
2025-04-03 from 18:30 to 20:30 - Pixelbuilders, Tower Court, Armley Road LS12 2LY., Leeds, GB
As Umbraco 8 approaches its End of Life in February 2025, Marc Love emphasizes the importance of upgrading to uSkinned Site Builder version 6, compatible with Umbraco 13 (LTS). This upgrade ensures ongoing support, security, and access to new features, enhancing website performance and safeguarding against vulnerabilities.