Comments for Coffee => Coder => Code http://adeneys.wordpress.com My ramblings on code, Sitecore and stuff Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:34:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Quietest…Release…Ever by Lars Nielsen http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-373 Lars Nielsen Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:34:08 +0000 http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-373 I think the word field is more meant for controlled environments where compliance is not always such a big deal. For example, Intranets, Extranets or other similar site types. It is worth noticing, though, that it is possible to hook into a pipeline and enhance the output of the field, e.g. by converting into native XHTML, or by converting e.g. class into whatever you would want on your web site. Also, the Word field type only works with Word 2007 which is more compliant than previous versions. I think the word field is more meant for controlled environments where compliance is not always such a big deal. For example, Intranets, Extranets or other similar site types.

It is worth noticing, though, that it is possible to hook into a pipeline and enhance the output of the field, e.g. by converting into native XHTML, or by converting e.g. class into whatever you would want on your web site.

Also, the Word field type only works with Word 2007 which is more compliant than previous versions.

]]> Comment on Quietest…Release…Ever by Alistair Deneys http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-372 Alistair Deneys Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:44:42 +0000 http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-372 Great to hear that Lars :) . And Steve, yes, I am both scared and happy about the word field. Scared about the awful output, but if a client agrees they can live with that then I won't get any more bugs logged against my builds because the WYSIWYG editor might not output 100% XHTML compliant markup. It's funny what you say about "WYSIWYG is the fools gold of web development". For many content authors the WYSIWYG editor IS the CMS (your typical not tech types). We know there are so many other things to worry about, but some people get really hung up on that editor... Great to hear that Lars :) .
And Steve, yes, I am both scared and happy about the word field. Scared about the awful output, but if a client agrees they can live with that then I won’t get any more bugs logged against my builds because the WYSIWYG editor might not output 100% XHTML compliant markup.
It’s funny what you say about “WYSIWYG is the fools gold of web development”. For many content authors the WYSIWYG editor IS the CMS (your typical not tech types). We know there are so many other things to worry about, but some people get really hung up on that editor…

]]> Comment on Quietest…Release…Ever by Lars Nielsen http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-371 Lars Nielsen Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:38:45 +0000 http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-371 built-in RSS syndication: Go to the Sitecore Developer Network (http://sdn.sitecore.net) and make a search for 'Content Author's Reference and Cookbook'. The cookbook has an entire chapter on the syndication feeds, - client based (subscribe to workflow changes or item changes) and public (site content syndicating to RSS feeds). I, in particular, find the Client feeds very impressive; subscribe to a workflow (or a workflow state), and get massive information whenever a document enters (or leaves) the state, - for example a side-by-side comparison, comments, version history etc. It is even possible to review and act on the documents (e.g. approve or discard changes). I've done it from my Outlook, - so it appears as very dynamic mails. It's very very cool! built-in RSS syndication:

Go to the Sitecore Developer Network (http://sdn.sitecore.net) and make a search for ‘Content Author’s Reference and Cookbook’.

The cookbook has an entire chapter on the syndication feeds, – client based (subscribe to workflow changes or item changes) and public (site content syndicating to RSS feeds).

I, in particular, find the Client feeds very impressive; subscribe to a workflow (or a workflow state), and get massive information whenever a document enters (or leaves) the state, – for example a side-by-side comparison, comments, version history etc.

It is even possible to review and act on the documents (e.g. approve or discard changes).

I’ve done it from my Outlook, – so it appears as very dynamic mails. It’s very very cool!

]]> Comment on Quietest…Release…Ever by Steve Green http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-370 Steve Green Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:29:41 +0000 http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-370 Truely the stealth bomber of releases! Love: Zipped icon files, file copies everywhere rejoyce :) Fear: Word field type, WYSIWYG is the fools gold of web development :( Truely the stealth bomber of releases!

Love: Zipped icon files, file copies everywhere rejoyce :)

Fear: Word field type, WYSIWYG is the fools gold of web development :(

]]> Comment on Quietest…Release…Ever by Paul http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-369 Paul Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:48:08 +0000 http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-369 Do you know anything about the "built-in RSS syndication"? The change log just says its described in documentation... but i can't find it. Do you know anything about the “built-in RSS syndication”? The change log just says its described in documentation… but i can’t find it.

]]> Comment on Quietest…Release…Ever by Lars Nielsen http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-368 Lars Nielsen Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:46:21 +0000 http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/quietest-release-ever/#comment-368 Hi Alistair, Yes, - we're going underground... Normally we shout out new versions, but this avoided our hyperactive marketing team completely ;-) No, - to be honest: I think it's a matter of timing. We decided to put download files on the developer network, with all the documentation, best practice guidelines, upgrade strategy as well as on the partner network with marketing material before publishing to a broader audience. It's not that we're not proud of this release. Au contraire, - this is a product release that assembles all kind of cool stuff into a major package. I personally love the cool way WebDAV has now been integrated and are absolutely marveled on how well WebForms for marketers 2 utilizes Sitecores Online Marketing Suite. So, you should probably expect marketing activities around Sitecore 6.2 very soon. We're definitely not going to keep this quiet. Hi Alistair,

Yes, – we’re going underground… Normally we shout out new versions, but this avoided our hyperactive marketing team completely ;-)

No, – to be honest: I think it’s a matter of timing. We decided to put download files on the developer network, with all the documentation, best practice guidelines, upgrade strategy as well as on the partner network with marketing material before publishing to a broader audience.

It’s not that we’re not proud of this release. Au contraire, – this is a product release that assembles all kind of cool stuff into a major package. I personally love the cool way WebDAV has now been integrated and are absolutely marveled on how well WebForms for marketers 2 utilizes Sitecores Online Marketing Suite.

So, you should probably expect marketing activities around Sitecore 6.2 very soon. We’re definitely not going to keep this quiet.

]]> Comment on Automated Testing and Sitecore – Part 5 by Few things going on in Sitecore land? « Coffee => Coder => Code http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/automated-testing-and-sitecore-part-5/#comment-364 Few things going on in Sitecore land? « Coffee => Coder => Code Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:47:45 +0000 http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/automated-testing-and-sitecore-part-5/#comment-364 [...] Sitecore bundles this library and I’ve spoken previously about how to use this library to aid in testing static behavior controls in Sitecore. Some of you may have looked for info on this module or found it’s CodePlex page [...] [...] Sitecore bundles this library and I’ve spoken previously about how to use this library to aid in testing static behavior controls in Sitecore. Some of you may have looked for info on this module or found it’s CodePlex page [...]

]]> Comment on Automated Testing and Sitecore – Part 5 by Lars Nielsen http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/automated-testing-and-sitecore-part-5/#comment-354 Lars Nielsen Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:12:14 +0000 http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/automated-testing-and-sitecore-part-5/#comment-354 Hi Jeff, I am one of the founders of Sitecore, and VP Technical Marketing. As you are requesting contact with Sitecore, Alistair has been so kind to give me the mail you registered your post under (gmail). I have sent an answer to this address. Hi Jeff,

I am one of the founders of Sitecore, and VP Technical Marketing. As you are requesting contact with Sitecore, Alistair has been so kind to give me the mail you registered your post under (gmail).

I have sent an answer to this address.

]]> Comment on Automated Testing and Sitecore – Part 5 by Jeff Klawiter http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/automated-testing-and-sitecore-part-5/#comment-353 Jeff Klawiter Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:52:54 +0000 http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/automated-testing-and-sitecore-part-5/#comment-353 I've just taken over development of Html Agility Pack (after years of neglect). I'm looking for input on it. I'm also trying to get in contact with lead developers at sitecore, so far all my emails have been unanswered. I came across a few posts that say SiteCore includes HAP with it's distribution and am guessing some of their devs probably have wishlists and/or updates for it. I was wondering if you had some feedback and also by chance an inside line to some of their developers. I’ve just taken over development of Html Agility Pack (after years of neglect). I’m looking for input on it. I’m also trying to get in contact with lead developers at sitecore, so far all my emails have been unanswered. I came across a few posts that say SiteCore includes HAP with it’s distribution and am guessing some of their devs probably have wishlists and/or updates for it.

I was wondering if you had some feedback and also by chance an inside line to some of their developers.

]]> Comment on Item Auto Golive and Expire by Anders Gjelstrup http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/06/02/item-auto-golive-and-expire/#comment-352 Anders Gjelstrup Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:28:05 +0000 http://adeneys.wordpress.com/2009/06/02/item-auto-golive-and-expire/#comment-352 What about preview forward in time in this matter? That would not work either, would it? What about preview forward in time in this matter? That would not work either, would it?

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