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Running Optimizely 12 on a Mac
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.
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Setting Up Optimizely on Aspire: A Developer's Walkthrough
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.
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Optimizely (Episerver) Content Cloud Exam - My Tips
After sitting the exam, I thought I would document some of the ways I prepared for the exam, and what I found most useful out of the material.
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New site for Wife of a Geek
Also built on Contentful and Azure Cognitive Search
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Why every web developer should have k6 installed
Discussing the benefits of local load testing, and how k6 can also be used for regression/integration testing
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How to open rich text links in a new tab in Contentful.net
Contentful doesn't have an option to choose a target for links in a rich text field (yet), so for now I assume that external links should be opened in a new tab. This is achieved with an IContentRenderer.
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So what does a Technical Architect do?
The role of a Technical Architect seems to be on of the more fluid roles in a Digital Agency, each Technical Architect has different skills, and each project has different requirements.
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Open Optimizely CMS in a New Tab – Instantly
Speed up your Optimizely CMS workflow with this free Chrome Extension. Instantly open the live view of the page you're editing – no right click, open in new tab, no faff.
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Embarking on a New Chapter: Andy's Journey to 26
Join me as I transition from DEPT® to a new role as Technical Architect at 26, celebrating an 8-year journey of growth and looking forward to innovative challenges ahead.
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Why Martial Arts Can Make You a Better Software Developer
As a software developer, you're always looking for ways to improve your skills, stay focused, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. But have you ever considered the benefits of practicing martial arts? From physical fitness and mental toughness to stress relief and self-defense, martial arts training can provide numerous benefits that can help you become a better software developer. In this post, we'll explore some of the top reasons why martial arts can benefit software developers, and how you can get started with your own martial arts training journey.
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Introducing MicroMediator: A Lightweight High-Performance Mediator for .NET
A lightweight, high-performance mediator pattern library for .NET. Learn why MicroMediator exists, how it compares, and how it fits cleanly into many projects, including Optimizely CMS builds.
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The Iron Triangle: A Developer's Guide to Navigating Constraints
In the world of software development, the Iron Triangle (also known as the Project Management Triangle) serves as a visual metaphor to understand the constraints of project management: scope, time, and cost. For developers, working within these constraints can often feel like trying to solve a puzzle where every piece affects the others.
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