XM Cloud Forms Builder released Composable Forms Builder is now available with Sitecore XM Cloud. Let’s take a look at this one of the most anticipated modules for Sitecore’s flagship hybrid headless cloud platform. Historically, we had an external module called Web Forms for Marketers that one could install on top of their Sitecore instance […]
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Healthcare, HIPAA, Sitecore and BAAs
Before I begin, I just want to caveat everything with the fact that HIPAA is a complex regulation open to interpretation, and in the end your legal and compliance teams need to be comfortable with how you handle data and the risk associated with those methods. With that being said, I’ve had a lot of […]
What is a Modern Sitecore Developer?
As a long-time Sitecore practitioner (since 2008!), witnessing the evolution of Sitecore development over the years has been fascinating. With Sitecore’s transformation from a web CMS into a comprehensive martech suite, the role of a Sitecore developer has undergone a significant shift. Let’s dig in as we aim to redefine what it means to be […]
Sitecore database upgrade steps
Previously we did a deep dive in to the prerequisites required for Sitecore database upgrade and steps needed to prepare for it. In this second part of the 3 part blog series, we will go over the steps that need to be performed to do the actual upgrade of databases. Upgrade Steps Go to https://dev.sitecore.net/Downloads/Sitecore_Experience_Platform/103/Sitecore_Experience_Platform_103_Update1.aspx and […]
Lessons from the Front: Experience Edge and XM Cloud
Having worked on headless Sitecore projects for the last year and a half or so involving Experience Edge and/or XM Cloud, I’ve run into some…interesting things. In this post, I hope to share a few “lessons from the front” in the hopes that other teams out there can avoid the same mistakes and potentially save […]
The New Wizards: 100x Development in the Age of Generative AI
Last year I reread and still love Ursula Le Guin’s books in The Earthsea Cycle. In the land of Earthsea, wizards are not all-powerful beings, but are humans able to manipulate nature around them by speaking words of power – the true names of things and creatures. I have been working with coding assistants and […]
How you can make ChatGPT know about your Sitecore Instance
ChatGPT is undeniably a remarkable tool for generating coherent and contextually relevant text, particularly when it comes to the vast array of information available up until its last training cut-off in January 2022. Its proficiency lies in its ability to synthesize information and respond to prompts, showcasing an impressive understanding of diverse topics. However, there […]
Application Tips for Sitecore MVP Aspirants
Happy new year and welcome to 2024! In less than 11 months the MVP contribution timeline will end, so don’t wait 10 months to start thinking about contributing valuable content to the community – now is the time to start! As a quick recap of the MVP timeline The MVP community contribution timeline is from […]
A crash course of Next.js: Caching, Authentication and Going Live tasks (part 4)
This series is my Next.js study resume, and despite it’s keen to a vanilla Next.js, all the features are applicable with Sitecore SDK. It is similar to the guide I recently wrote about GraphQL and aims to reduce the learning curve for those switching to it from other tech stacks. In part 1 we covered some […]
A crash course of Next.js: Routing and Middleware (part 3)
This series is my Next.js study resume, and despite it’s keen to a vanilla Next.js, all the features are applicable with Sitecore SDK. It is similar to the guide I recently wrote about GraphQL and aims to reduce the learning curve for those switching to it from other tech stacks. In part 1 we covered some […]
7 Reasons Why 2024 Will be the Year of XM Cloud
A year ago, Perficient’s Sitecore team’s primary focus was on helping clients make the transition to headless, Next.js and react. We wrote guides that listed considerations and created roadmaps to help clients lay out a path to take advantage of this architecture. We created tons of blog posts and other thought leadership talking about why […]
Update $name of Existing Items using PowerShell
Welcome to our latest blog post, where we dive into the realm of PowerShell scripting to empower you to efficiently update existing items. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the need to manage and modify data swiftly and accurately is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or just starting your journey into […]