Converting from Matrix fields to CKEditor in Craft 5
Migrating Matrix to CKEditor in Craft 5? This guide covers the undocumented CLI prompts, essential Twig template refactoring, and how to handle file conflicts. It's a real-world walkthrough for a smooth transition beyond the official documentation.
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TypeScript - PHP style error checking in JS
What is it and should you be using it? Does it replace other libraries or work alongside them? We take a look and find all the answers in this deep dive / tutorial.
Pagespeed tricks for loading third party scripts via GTM
Tired of third party scripts dragging down your pagespeed scores? We've found a way of preventing this with a simple piece of JS inside our GTM container.
Understanding and using Project Config in Craft CMS
Project Config in Craft CMS is a really powerful tool. But like all powerful tools, if you don't treat it with the respect it deserves, it can cause you a world of pain. Learn more about how to use Project Config without coming to tears.
Integrating External Database Connections
Exploring database connection methods in CraftCMS and Yii. We connect to a Microsoft Azure database and show examples of how we can handle the data in a number of different ways between our plugin code and templates
Refactoring a slow search page with ajax to load faster
When connecting to enterprise systems we need to return the most recent data, this means we can't use caching but we end up with a slow loading page as a result. In this article we explain how to improve the speed whilst keeping the data fresh.
How higher traffic and sales exposed hidden performance issues and bugs
An honest look into some weaknesses in a site we've built, exposed by the perfect storm of situations. We set the scene and describe how we fixed it.
Handling large image and file sizes
What do you do when your clients keep uploading massive files to their website, killing the server? When working with Craft CMS, there is an easy solution.
Integrating Business Critical Systems with your Website
Integrating your website with your business critical systems can be complex, but the rewards are greater efficiency and improved customer interactions.
Compiling Tachyons CSS with Gulp
Following up on a previous post, this is how we implemented Tachyons into our CSS build process with Gulp.
Setting up a service to clear Craft's job queue
Using Redis for higher availability is great, but there is a potential pitfall.