Architecture

What about Rendering Parameters? I recently did a POC using rendering parameters in a component in XM Cloud. In this blog i will describe my approach, issues faced and how i overcame them. Adding a rendering to a component, is relatively straight forward in Sitecore development, i.e.(https://doc.sitecore.com/xmc/en/developers/xm-cloud/walkthrough–building-a-simple-rendering.html). However, there are some circumstances where things are […]

At Perficient, we’re thrilled to announce that we are a Gold Sponsor of this year’s Next.js Conference, hosted by Vercel. This much-anticipated event will take place on October 26th at the iconic SF Jazz in San Francisco, and just like last year, it will feature a vibrant virtual component for attendees to stream for free. […]

Cognitive disabilities, often invisible but profoundly impactful, can present unique challenges for individuals and their families. Conditions such as dementia, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect memory, communication, problem-solving, and daily functioning. In this blog post, we explore the pivotal role of assistive technologies in empowering individuals with […]

If you read my last article, the big deal with headless, you know that the big deal is performance. The architecture you get leveraging a headless architecture with Next.js front end is fundamentally superior to MVC. When you are ready to make the move to headless, you may be surprised that there isn’t just one […]

Flexibility is a key aspect of independence, allowing individuals to perform everyday tasks with ease. For those with flexibility challenges, assistive technologies have evolved to provide adaptive solutions, enhancing their quality of life. In this article, we’ll explore the innovative adaptive tools that are currently in use, empowering individuals with flexibility disabilities to navigate the […]

In the realm of assistive technologies, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) stand out as one of the most revolutionary innovations. BCIs bridge the gap between the human brain and external devices, offering new horizons of communication and control for individuals with severe disabilities. In this article, we’ll explore the groundbreaking world of BCIs and their transformative potential […]

Performance Matters. According to Amazon, 1 second of load lag time would cost them 1.6 billion in sales per year. Walmart says, for every second of improvement, they receive a 2% conversion increase. According to Akamai, every 100-millisecond delay in website load time can hurt conversion rates by 7%. And for every second delay in […]

Communication is an essential human need, enabling us to connect, share ideas, and convey emotions. For individuals with speech disabilities, expressing themselves can be a significant challenge. However, the rapid evolution of assistive technologies has led to groundbreaking solutions in the form of speech synthesis and voice generation. In this article, we’ll explore the transformative […]

Sitecore recently announced they are moving away from MyGet and to NPMJS for its package provider. After November 2023 the MyGet public feeds will be unavailable and any SXA themes and publishing pipelines should be updated before that time. Sitecore was unable to retain the @sxa prefix with this move and as a result, the […]

In the dynamic world of web development, where user expectations are higher than ever and application complexity continues to grow. The need for efficient data retrieval and flexible APIs has become paramount. Enter GraphQL, a revolutionary query language for APIs that is reshaping how data is requested, fetched, and managed. In this comprehensive exploration, we’ll […]

If you’ve been following Sitecore’s architectural movement over the last few years, a lot has changed. Instead of the “all-in-one” approach of Sitecore XP, XM Cloud, and Headless encourage a composable architecture – one where Sitecore itself offers 11 SaaS products categorized into three clouds: Content Cloud, Engagement Cloud, and Commerce Cloud. However, with a […]

Living with visual disabilities presents unique challenges that can significantly impact an individual’s daily life. However, with the rapid advancements in technology, a multitude of innovative solutions have emerged to enhance accessibility and independence for those with visual impairments. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the range of assistive technologies that are […]