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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Remove all Sitecore Language Versions Except One Using Powershell
In the Sitecore CMS, we can add new versions of any item, and we can add as many versions as needed. There are 2 types of versions available in Sitecore Numbered version – versions of items in the same language Language version – versions of an item in a different language Problem In some cases, […]
Add Configuration for Non-Docker Desktop
Configuring applications outside of Docker desktop environments needs to be done carefully. For seamless integration, we must know how to add the required configurations. In this article, we will explore the essential steps to successfully add configuration for a non-Docker desktop environment, ensuring efficiency and reliability in our development workflow. As Vikrant Punwatkar explained in […]
Sitecore database upgrade preparation
Recently my colleagues and I were tasked to upgrade a containerized solution from Sitecore 9.3.0 to 10.3.1 which got me excited as it had been a minute since I had performed a Sitecore upgrade. The upgrade steps have evolved significantly over these years and I was very keen to explore and execute them. We […]
Facebook Released StyleX: Is it a Tailwind Killer?
Recently, Facebook (owned by Meta) released its own CSS-in-JS library called StyleX. According to the developers, it is great for large projects and its key advantage is performance. It is expected that StyleX will now be promoted as a best practice for React projects. The claimed benefits of using StyleX are reuse, typification, and everything […]
Unveiling the Essence: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your First Sitecore JSS App
Embarking on creating my first Sitecore JSS app has been a journey filled with exploration, learning, and a few challenges along the way. In this blog post, I will guide you through the step-by-step process of setting up the Sitecore JSS backend and configuring the front end using Next.js. Join me as I share my […]
Implementing Schema.org in the Sitecore FAQ Accordion Rendering
As we have discussed about Schema.org in Sitecore and its benefits in my previous blog. We will be exploring the implementation of schema.org on components. In this blog, I am taking a scenario where I will be implementing Schema.org on the FAQ Accordion component in Sitecore Prerequisites: Sitecore 9.1 and above SXA For this component, […]
A full guide to creating a multi-language sites with Sitecore XM Cloud and Next.js
Historically, it was quite challenging to add custom languages to the sitecore, as it was dependent on the cultures registered in the .net framework on the OS level. Of course, there were a few workarounds like registering the custom culture on Windows, but it only added other challenges for scenarios such as having more than […]
Sitecore Federated Authentication Troubleshooting
Introduction In this blog we will explore Sitecore Federated Authentication Troubleshooting. I used Azure AD B2C as the identity provider in my integration guide you can check here Sitecore federated authentication with azure ad b2c user flow. However the most of these issues are not identity provider specific. When you work on federated authentication there […]
Enhance Sitecore 10.2 Sitemap
Challenge: In Sitecore 10.2 with SXA, enhance the Sitemap with the following: Limit Sitemap content size to 50MB (uncompressed) and URL count to 50,000. If the limit is exceeded, split into multiple Sitemaps and reference them in a Sitemap Index. If you are on Sitecore 10.3, regarding this enhancement, check out the post – Split […]