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Optimizely CMS Roadmap

Optimizely CMS Roadmap

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.
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Tagging in Contentful

Tagging in Contentful

Contentful have recently introduced tagging, I think this is a really important step forward for the headless CMS.
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Generating testable content in Episerver

Generating testable content in Episerver

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.
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Mastering the 7-Second Rule in Collaborative Problem-Solving

Mastering the 7-Second Rule in Collaborative Problem-Solving

Explore the 7-second rule's transformative impact on group discussions and brainstorming sessions in digital agencies, promoting inclusivity, creativity, and thoughtful participation.
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My go-to nuget packages

My go-to nuget packages

A categorised list of nuget packages that I tend to use in most projects. Covers data access, business logic, and presentation packages.
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Unlocking Your Potential: My Tips on How Developers Can Become the Best They Can Be

Unlocking Your Potential: My Tips on How Developers Can Become the Best They Can Be

As the head of development at DEPT®, I've seen firsthand that being a great developer means more than just writing clean and efficient code. To truly excel in this field, you must adopt a mindset of continuous improvement, be open to learning new skills and technologies, and develop a deep understanding of the underlying infrastructure and engineering aspects. In this blog post, I will share some key strategies that have helped my team and me unlock our full potential and become the best developers we can be.
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SDL Topology Generator

SDL Topology Generator

My solution to the writing SDL Web Topology Powershell scripts
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The Fragment Conundrum

The Fragment Conundrum

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.
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Bridging the Gap in Computer Science Education: Teaching My Son Python

Bridging the Gap in Computer Science Education: Teaching My Son Python

Explore how I'm helping my son learn Python to bridge the gap in computer science education. As the head of .NET development at DEPT® and a concerned parent, I understand the importance of equipping our children with essential skills for the future. Join me on this journey to empower the next generation with programming fundamentals, problem-solving abilities, and a growth mindset. Together, we can ensure they thrive in a technology-driven world.
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From Agentic Theory to Practicality: Using Optimizely Opal’s Instructions Feature

From Agentic Theory to Practicality: Using Optimizely Opal’s Instructions Feature

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.
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Episerver - Initial thoughts

Episerver - Initial thoughts

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.
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Is Optimizely CMS PaaS the Preferred Choice?

Is Optimizely CMS PaaS the Preferred Choice?

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.
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