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Solving the Hard Things

There are only two hard things in Computer Science: cache invalidation and naming things. – Phil Karlton

This is one of my favorite quotes regarding computer science. Currently I find myself facing a challenge that involves both of these issues – Is DNN 7.5 the right name for the next major release of DNN? If we change the name how do we invalidate everyone's "internal memory cache" so that we don't cause confusion?

Apr 01

By: Joe Brinkman

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Spring 2015 DNN MVP Nominations

It’s that time again – time to recognize our DNN Most Valuable Persons (MVPs). MVP awards are presented twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring and acknowledge the contributions of leaders within our user Community. &n... Continue Reading »

Mar 31

By: Beth Firebaugh

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Implementing Workflow in a Custom DNN Module

DNN introduced the Workflow API in version 7.4 which allows custom modules to leverage the core workflow processes in their custom module. You can watch the overview of the 7.4 features here. Big thanks to Francesco Rivola and Xepient Solutions for their work in this feature. I finished a code project and training tutorial for DNNHero.com on this topic. I created a module project from the ChrisHammond DAL2 C# template using the sample code in the template and layered on a complete workflow process. This project is only available to Premium DNNHero subscribers at the moment. If you’re planning on dealing with this topic, I recommend reading further and subscribing.

Mar 24

By: Scott Wilkinson

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Vendor Interview: Chad Nash from Data Springs

This is an interview I have recorded with Chad Nash, the owner of Data Springs. They have created various famous and top selling modules like Dynamic Forms and Dynamic Registration. Check out his thoughts about DNN and how to bring fresh blood to the community. Continue Reading »

Mar 24

By: Aderson Oliveira

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7 vNext facts that all ASP.NET developers need to know

ASP.NET vNext – formally known as ASP.NET 5 – will be released soon. While the details have been known for some time, it’s a good chance to look again at what is coming and how it will affect ASP.NET developers. This pos... Continue Reading »

Mar 23

By: Bruce Chapman

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Presentation: Building a DNN Module in Minutes

I’ve always been passionate about helping people learn more about DNN and use it in new and creative ways. I noticed that Sean Gahan was giving a presentation at the Central California .Net User Group in Fresno, CA. (They told me this are... Continue Reading »

Mar 20

By: Will Strohl

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Two Great Frameworks That Work Great Together

A large part of life is about making choices. We make hundreds of decisions every day. Whether it is a mundane decision like what to eat for breakfast, or a life altering decision like whether to get married. For computer geeks like me it might be whether to use VB or C#, or whether to write my web app using Web Forms or MVC. Many of the choices we make in life are outward expressions of who we are. We often make choices not for any logical reason, but because of some emotional feeling that we have. Why does one developer prefer C# while another developer prefers Java?

Mar 19

By: Joe Brinkman

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HowTo: Truncate your Eventlog in DNN 7.4.0

If you cannot delete entries from the Eventlog in DNN 7.4.0+, use my new script... Continue Reading »

Mar 19

By: Sebastian Leupold

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DNN Hangout - March 2015 - Basics of DNN and Microsoft Azure

This month, we talk to our first Microsoft employee, Jared Shockley. Interestingly enough, he wasn’t technically a Microsoft employee when we originally scheduled him to appear as a guest speaker. We spoke to Jared about how he found DNN, what it w... Continue Reading »

Mar 11

By: Will Strohl

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Community Member Profile: Jan Jonas

Jan Jonas is name you may have noticed repeatedly in the list of Community Heros who recently contributed to DNN Platform 7.4. Jan’s contributions include: Fixed issue with AdvancedFriendlyUrlProvider Fixed issue where P... Continue Reading »

Mar 06

By: Beth Firebaugh

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