May 2024 SoFri: DNN Show & Tell

In this Southern Fried DNN User Group Meeting:

Topic: Show up with something to show and tell. It can be anything related to DNN. It could be a recent project you'd like to highlight, a cool extension you've developed, a business use case, a tool you use to help with design/development, a new feature you've implemented, a technique you've used, etc.
 

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Community Topics and Updates

• 📅 DNN Connect is coming up, with preparations underway.
• 📅 DNNSummit 2025 announced for February 3-4 in Las Vegas or virtual format. DNNSummit 2025 marks a return to in-person events after several years. Sessions on Hopin with in-person and virtual participation options. After-hours events exclusively in-person in Las Vegas. Early bird registration open until November 22nd, with pricing details.
• 🌟 Community Forum Enhancements: Improved notifications and usability updates for increased engagement. Active discussions and unanswered questions now more accessible.
• 🛠️ TwoSexy and DNN Updates: TwoSexy 17.08 release introduced with new features like inline template service.
• DNN 10 progress ongoing, aiming for release within the year.

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Recommendations and Presentation Notes:

• 🧩 HTML Details Element: Showcase of using HTML
  for better content organization and user interaction. Simplifies complex content display without additional JavaScript or CSS.
• 🛠️ Progress has been made on DNN elements, but recent attempts to work with them have been challenging.
• 📈 Significant improvements have been noted in DNN elements recently.
• 💡 Feedback was given on missing features like the Storybook, highlighting the need for clear documentation.
• 🖥️ The team showcased new features like autocomplete and enhanced input fields.
• 🔄 Transitioning to newer technologies in DNN 10 is expected to further enhance developer experience.
• 🛒 Transitioning from Hotcakes to RazorCart due to changes in UPS shipping services was discussed.
• 🌐 Issues with older UPS shipping methods and solutions with RazorCart were addressed.
• 🛡️ Concerns about securing HTML files generated by RoboHelp within DNN were raised.
• 💼 The user discussed a module for creating accessible file listings, resembling Windows File Manager, used successfully for clients.
• 🖥️ They sought advice on integrating an iframe on their website to interact with a list module, exploring technical possibilities.
• 🛠️ Explained the benefits of using strongly typed classes in DNN, generated automatically to enhance code readability and maintainability.
• 🧩 Shared experiences with customizing generated code for specific needs, like handling page links and improving development efficiency.
• 📈 Highlighted the potential of self-documenting data and simplifying code through automated class generation in DNN.

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About the SouthernFried DNN User Group

Even though our DNN user group is nestled in the Carolinas, we are really YOUR DNN User Group regardless of your Southern heritage or lack thereof. Everyone is invited to attend in person or to join us online! We always try to broadcast the meeting so everyone can participate. Register now for the online meeting details for those of you wanting to join online

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