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DNN-Connect 2019: Build a Module in Minutes
The document outlines a presentation by Will Strohl on building DNN modules quickly and efficiently, targeting content editors and developers. It covers various topics such as the advantages of building against buying extensions, types of extensions, development templates, best practices, and resources. Upendo Ventures offers solutions using technology to enhance business operations and improve user experiences.
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DNN-Connect 2019: Build a Module in Minutes
- 1. Build a Modulein Minutes
- 3. Will Strohl • CEO& Founder, Upendo Ventures • Leader of the Awareness EAG • Former CEO, Hotcakes Commerce • Former DNN Corp employee • Using DNN since 2003 • DNN MVP since 2013* • DNN Author & Technical Editor • Founder of DNNCon (Day of DNN) • Founded 2 DNN User Groups* • 25+ open source projects https://upendoventures.com/How/People/Will-Strohl “hismightiness” @WillStrohl
- 4. Upendo Ventures • Platform& Evoq • E-Commerce • Implementations • Integrations • Custom Modules • Upgrades & Downgrades • Custom Themes • Training • Fixing stuff other people did ;) @UpendoVentures UpendoVentures.com We Use Technology to Help Your Business Change People’s Lives
- 5. Build a Modulein Minutes
- 6. Who? • Content editors •Website owners • Website administrators • Theme developers • Extension developers
- 7. Why? • Building amodule can seem difficult
- 8. Why? • Building anextension module can seem difficult
- 9. Agenda • Build vs.Buy • Types of Extensions • Development Templates • Module Walk-Through • Development Tips • Best Practices • Resources
- 10. Build vs. Buy •Question: • How much is your time worth? • DNN Store • https://store.dnnsoftware.com/ • GitHub • https://github.com/search?q=dnn&type=Repositories • Forge • http://dnnsoftware.org/Extension-Library
- 11. Types of Extensions •Authentication Provider • JavaScript Library • Language Pack • Library • Persona Bar Plugin • Provider* • Skin Object • Theme (and Container) • Module
- 12. Module Templates Current • Christoc •http://bit.ly/christocdnn • DNN MVP • http://bit.ly/dnnmvptemplate • DNN 8 Templates • http://bit.ly/ashdnntemplates Legacy • Social • http://bit.ly/dnnsocialtemplate • MaxiomTech • http://bit.ly/maxiomdnn • Gooddogs • http://bit.ly/dnngooddogs • Subodh • http://bit.ly/dnnsubodh • IRobinson • http://bit.ly/irobinsondnn
- 13. Module Templates generator-dnn • ByDNN MVP, Matt Rutledge • Based on npm, yarn, yeoman • Includes MVC, SPA, Persona Bar • Builds in DesktopModules https://github.com/mtrutledge/generator-dnn https://www.npmjs.com/package/generator-dnn generator-upendodnn • By yours truly • Fork of generator-dnn • Includes MVC, SPA, Personal Bar, Webforms, Libraries, Scheduler, Hotcakes* • Builds outside of the website https://github.com/UpendoVentures/generator- upendodnn https://www.npmjs.com/package/generator- upendodnn
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- 15. Best Practices • Usethe DNN API • Use SQL provider tokens • Be Windows Azure-friendly • Support localization • Use DNN form patterns • Encode SQL scripts as UTF-8 • Look in DNN first • Re-use DNN functionality • Controls, CSS classes, plugins, etc. • NEVER do core code changes • Test using EVS • http://evs.dnnsoftware.com
- 17. Upendo Ventures Final Q&A Weuse technology to help your business change people’s lives UpendoVentures.com solutions@upendoventures.com (650) 381-9160 548 Market St. #65401 San Francisco, CA 94104
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