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Tutorials, rants, code, Sitefinity, JavaScript. A running log of what I am building, debugging, and shipping.

// sitefinity-going-pay-only.md

Sitefinity to be Subscription only

Learn about Sitefinity's transition from free community edition to subscription-only pricing model. Historical perspective on Sitefinity licensing changes...

NewsSitefinity
// new-control-background-image-content.md

Background Image Content Widget for Sitefinity 3

Custom Sitefinity 3 widget for background image content blocks. Create text overlays and flexible image-text layouts with this content panel control.

NewsSitefinity
// new-control-background-image-content.md

Background Image Content Widget for Sitefinity 3

Custom Sitefinity 3 widget for background image content blocks. Create text overlays and flexible image-text layouts with this content panel control.

NewsSitefinity
// querying-telerik-openaccess-with-linqpad.md

Querying Telerik OpenAccess with LinqPad

Step-by-step guide to configure LinqPad for querying Telerik OpenAccess domain models - setup assemblies, namespaces, and start exploring your data layer.

Tutorial
// quick-fix-for-slow-download-speeds.md

Improve page speed by optimizing your images

Boost website performance by optimizing images - learn proper sizing, compression, sprite techniques, and SVG usage to improve page load speeds and Google...

Tutorial
// radcontrols-q2-2010-beta-has-arrived.md

RadControls Q2 2010 Beta has arrived

RadControls Q2 2010 beta introduces DIVable content area for RadEditor, eliminating dual stylesheet maintenance and improving content loading performance.

Reviews
// fix-sitefinity-edit-mode-style.md

Fix Sitefinity 3.x Edit Mode Style

Fix Sitefinity 3.x edit mode styling issues by creating custom CSS overrides for design mode. Improve the page editing experience for content editors.

TutorialSitefinity
// telerik-reporting-export-on-button-click.md

Telerik Reporting: Export On Button Click

How to wire up a report download to a button click with Telerik Reporting

Tutorial
// getting-ie6-8-working-with-css3.md

Getting IE6-8 working with CSS3

Make CSS3 features work in Internet Explorer 6-8 using polyfills. Avoid extra images and markup while maintaining modern styling capabilities in legacy...

Tutorial
// telerik-please-fix-charting.md

Telerik, Please fix charting!

Telerik charting is so unbelievably frustrating to use, it really needs some love.

Rants
// compiling-controls-against-multiple-sitefinity-versions.md

Compiling Projects against multiple versions

Solve DLL Hell when building Sitefinity plugins for multiple versions. Learn Project Linker techniques, Visual Studio extensions, and facade patterns for...

TutorialSitefinity
// random-site-controls-updates.md

Sitefinity v3 RandomSiteControls Release Notes

Release notes for the original RandomSiteControls package for Sitefinity v3 - includes CssFileLinker, JsFileLinker, and Sql RadGrid controls with features...

News
// moving-the-sitefinity-logo.md

Moving the sitefinity logo

Move the mandatory Sitefinity Community logo using jQuery. Step-by-step guide to relocate the persistent bottom logo to your desired page location.

TutorialSitefinity
// leverage-radeditor-to-strip-html.md

Stripping HTML using the RadEditor

Learn how to efficiently strip HTML tags using Telerik RadEditor's built-in functionality. This tutorial shows a clean extension method approach for...

TutorialSitefinity
// debugging-a-bad-webresource-axd-request.md

Debugging a bad WebResource.axd request

Debug problematic WebResource.axd requests in ASP.NET applications. Learn how to decrypt resource URLs and identify the source of bad requests using...

TutorialFixes
// creating-extension-methods-with-openaccess.md

Extension Methods with OpenAccess

Learn how to extend Telerik OpenAccess Domain Model Context with custom extension methods. Improve your development API with helper functions and...

TutorialSitefinity
// why-pits-is-the-pits.md

Why PITS is the PITS

Critique of Telerik's Public Issue Tracking System (PITS) and product quality concerns. A developer's perspective on needed improvements across the Telerik...

RantsSitefinity
// db-driven-scripting-and-styling-with-sf4.md

DB Driven Scripting and Styling with SF4

Learn the best way to leverage Sitefinity CSS and JavaScript widgets while keeping your WYSIWYG design clean. Includes versioning benefits and layout...

TutorialSitefinity
// missing-from-sitefinity-4-release.md

What's Missing from Sitefinity 4 Release

Critical analysis of missing features in Sitefinity 4.0 release. Review of delayed modules including Forums, Newsletter, Lists, Wiki, and other essential...

ReviewsSitefinity
// sitefinity-ecommerce-module-coming-soon.md

Sitefinity eCommerce module coming

Sitefinity acquires eCommerce company Mallsoft to create a custom eCommerce module for Sitefinity 4. Learn about the acquisition and what it means for...

NewsSitefinity
// preventing-content-popping-with-kendoui-splitter.md

Preventing Content Popping with KendoUI

Fix content flash and layout jumping in KendoUI splitter components by hiding content until initialization is complete - improve user experience with smooth...

TutorialKendoUI
// sitefinity-43-44-roadmap-review.md

Sitefinity 4.3-4.4 Roadmap Review

Comprehensive analysis of Sitefinity 4.3-4.4 roadmap features including the game-changing Module Builder, site sync, email campaigns, and missing features...

ReviewsSitefinity
// advanced-radxmlhttppanel.md

Advanced RadXmlHttpPanel

Master Telerik's RadXmlHttpPanel for efficient AJAX! This guide details sending data, C# WebMethod structure, and JavaScript callbacks for advanced ASP.NET...

TutorialKendoUI
// essential-vs2010-javascript-addin.md

Essential VS2010 Javascript Extension

Discover the must-have Visual Studio 2010 JScript Editor Extensions that add C# design-time behaviors to JavaScript. Features include brace matching,...

ReviewsOtherTutorial
// tele-leaks-from-the-q1-2011-webinar.md

Leaks from the Telerik RadControls Q1 2011 Webinar

Insights from the Q1 2011 Telerik webinar reveal future plans for IE6 support, jQuery adoption, and exciting new product announcements for the Ultimate...

Previews
// cross-browser-css-gradients.md

Cross-Browser CSS Gradients

Learn how to create cross-browser CSS gradients that work in all major browsers. Includes vendor prefixes, modern alternatives, and gradient generator tools.

TutorialOther
// positioning-in-sitefinity-4.md

Positioning in Sitefinity 4

Learn how to use Sitefinity 4 layout controls for precise positioning without code - create dynamic layouts and properly align widgets using nested layout...

Tutorial
// speed-up-your-site-on-the-cheap.md

Improve performance with Rackspace Cdn

Rackspace has a pretty generous Cdn tier, leverage their cloud to serve up your images

Reviews
// 4-1-update-issues.md

Update Issues for Sitefinity 4.1

Learn how to handle Sitefinity 4.1 upgrade issues and failures. Expert insights on common problems, support delays, and when to expect the Service Pack fix...

ReviewsSitefinityFixes
// radnotification-peering-into-the-future.md

RadNotification...peering into the future?

RadNotification preview shows Telerik's shift toward cleaner HTML5 rendering with div-based markup, CSS3 effects, and improved performance over legacy...

Reviews