Now that Optimizely 12 runs on .NET 5 it can be run on a Mac, and with most front enders using Macs, I thought it might be useful to demonstrate the steps on how to get it up and running on a Mac.
Explore the step-by-step guide to setting up Optimizely with dotnet aspire and C# 8.0, tailored for developers seeking to enhance their digital projects. Dive into my comprehensive walkthrough on the Optimizely Aspire GitHub repository.
Explore Optimizely CMS's latest roadmap, packed with developer-focused updates. From SaaS speed to Visual Builder enhancements, developer tooling upgrades, and Graph-first architecture in CMS 13, see how these innovations empower modern content delivery.
A simple episerver project with a couple of basic page types to show how an Initializable Module can be used to generate pages that QA and UAT teams can use during their testing/sign off process.
I have used Bogus and Waffle to generate realistic content, the Faker classes can be found in the business module along with the module.
Explore the challenges and opportunities of working with Optimizely SaaS, GraphQL fragments, and headless CMS architectures. Learn practical solutions with .NET BFF APIs, GraphQL.NET, and modular content strategies for modern front-end frameworks.
A practical look at Optimizely Opal’s Instructions feature — from built-in agents to creating and managing custom instruction workflows. Ideal for teams scaling AI-powered content with structure and intent.
After primarily working with SDL Tridion for the past 5 years (along with Contentful) and prior to that Umbraco. I have recently started working with Episerver, and I wanted to give my initial thoughts on it.
After starting the training/certification I noticed some really nice features such as the code first approach and InitializableModule.
As always, it depends. With it's comprehensive and proven support for complex business needs across various deployment scenarios, it fits very well to enterprise needs. And you should always choose based on your needs, not on hype or buzzwords. If you know you are going to need a back-end-for-frontend layer, or your own custom APIs, you can do this with PaaS without having to involve yet another tech vendor. If you have this already, or require a completely segregated services approach, mixing and matching stacks and services, then SaaS might be the right choice.
Enhance your Optimizely CMS personalisation by integrating Cloudflare's geolocation headers. Learn how my Cloudflare Geo-location Criteria package simplifies visitor group targeting.
Explore why C# developers should embrace Node.js especially with Optimizely's SaaS CMS on the horizon. Understand the shift towards agile web development and how mastering Node.js can open up new opportunities in the evolving digital landscape.
