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Sitecore Modules Can BIG become BIGGER ?
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Sitecore Modules. Can BIG become BIGGER ?. SPEAKER Kris Verheire. Sitecore Modules - Agenda. What is the idea behind modules in Sitecore? Where can modules be found or researched? Some of the arguments with regards to the different approaches to modules. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Sitecore ModulesCan BIG become BIGGER ?
SPEAKERKris Verheire
Sitecore Modules - Agenda
What is the idea behind modules in Sitecore? Where can modules be found or researched? Some of the arguments with regards to the different approaches to
modules. A selection of the most prominent modules Future of modules / Sitecore strategy Q&A
What is the idea behind modules?
What is the idea behind modules?
Modules on Sitecore are developed as catalysts for your solution Can provide substantial aid for development Speed up content editing process Simplify analytics and/or marketing tasks
Sitecore has not been developing new functional modules but rather places it’s focus on their Core product (CMS+ DMS).
Custom developed modules can freely be contributed to the Sitecore Marketplace as proof of implementation prowess, or to speed up general Sitecore development.
What is the idea behind modules?
Sitecore has a strong focus CMS (Content, Search, Editing, Publishing, Versions, Languages, …) DMS (Analytics, Profiling, Personalization, MV-testing, …) Configurable and expandable (Events, Pipelines, …)
Additional functional requirements are often Business specific (Event overview, calendar functionality) Integration specific (CRM/ERP integrations, legacy system integrations) Recurring web 2.0 features (Blog, Forum, Online forms, Poll, Chat)
Where can we find Modules
Where can we find Modules
Sitecore Marketplace Sitecore Developer Network Custom/Internal development
Sitecore Marketplace
Sitecore Marketplace
https://marketplace.sitecore.net/
Platform provided by Sitecore Everyone can make contributions Helps structure and categorize available modules Contains modules contributed by Sitecore as well
Sitecore Marketplace
Pro’s
Extensive, 350+ modules listed Free of charge Well structured & easy to search Modules can be
Recommended Rated Reviewed Commented on
Con’s
Module are often discarded No clear indication whether or
not modules are version independent
No Sitecore strategy Support of discarded modules? Adopt good approaches Advise on top modules
Sitecore Developer Network
Sitecore Developer Network
http://sdn.sitecore.net/Products.aspx
Modules built by Sitecore Best-practice modules, fully supported by Sitecore Active products that integrate perfectly into the CMS
Sitecore Developer Network
Modules kept up to date across all versions
Good support and information Seamlessly integrated with DMS Well documented with clear
release notes and updates
Limited amount of modules Slow adoption of end-user
feature requirements One-time fee and/or subscription
based modules, not always free No system that allows for rating
or commenting on a module
Pro’s Con’s
Custom/Internal development
Custom/Internal development
Modules built internally by either the company or implementation partner
Often very customer or project specific Danger for one-shot modules
No updates No further module evolution Fixed within time and budget of project
Custom/Internal development
Modules implementation fits the needs perfectly
Modules can be combined into a re-usable library of building blocks
Strong in-house knowledge, easy to modify
If reusable, strong ROI
Price heavy depending on complexity
Overhead of managing and updating the module
Modules are often one-shot, no re-use possible.
Pro’s Con’s
Some eye-catching modules
Top marketplace modules
Sitecore Instance ManagerSitecore CourierSitecore Unicorn
SBOS AcceleratorsExperience Explorer
Log Analyzer
WeBlog
Advanced System Reporter
Module: Sitecore Instance Manager (SIM) Allows for fast installation & management
of Sitecore instances Comes with an API and plugin engine
Made by Sitecore Meant for Sitecore developers Up-to-date module usable from Sitecore 6.x and up
Module: Courier
Used for creation of Sitecore Update Packages Compares serialization folders Folders created using the Serialization API
Shared Source Meant for Sitecore developers http://
sitecoresnippets.blogspot.be/2012/10/sitecore-courier-effortless-packaging.html
Module: Unicorn
Automatic serialization of Sitecore items Uses the Sitecore Serialization API Allows for source control on specific items
Shared Source Meant for Sitecore developers https://github.com/kamsar/Unicorn
Module: Sitecore Log Analyzer (SCLA)
Helps analyze and explore large log files Insight into website uptime and downtime…
Made by Sitecore Meant for Sitecore administrators and developers
Module: WeBlog
Allows for quick & non-obtrusive Blog creation Feature-rich blog module
Page-editor supported Comments with workflows Social sharing
Shared Source Meant for marketers and developers
Module: Advanced System Reporter (ASR) Expands on the available reports in Sitecore
Shared Source Meant for Sitecore
administrators and developers
Module: SBOS Accelerators
Sitecore DMS enhancement set Personalization tracker Actual conversions report Historical conditional rendering Campaign tracking on Aliases Measurement types for multivariate testing
Made by Sitecore Meant for marketers and developers http://
www.sitecore.net/Support/Consulting-Services/Business-Optimization-Services.aspx
Module: Experience Explorer
Allows for simulation of the DMS system Enables marketers to test
online marketing strategy Part of Sitecore for versions 7.2 and up.
Made by Sitecore Meant for marketers and developers
Future of modules / Sitecore strategy
Future of marketplace
Sitecore input received by
Pieter Brinckman – Technical Marketing Manager - [email protected]
Jimmie Overby – Shared Source Coordinator – [email protected]
Future of marketplace
The Sitecore Marketplace is a first effort. A dedicated development team is working on multiple outgoing sites
for the development community -> https://kb.sitecore.net/
Future of marketplace
The Sitecore Marketplace is a first effort. A dedicated development team is working on multiple outgoing sites
for the development community -> https://kb.sitecore.net/ New specification for the Marketplace update are based on the
community feedback and Sitecore MVP’s. Code sharing is key to success for both Sitecore and their partners.
Intent is set on Marketplace growth and enhancement
Sitecore Strategy
Will shared modules ever serve as the basis for new functionalities or modules ?
Sitecore is well aware of the existing modules There is however, never any intent of copying ideas Community movements serve as a source of inspiration however
Sitecore reaches out to contributors Through meetings Sitecore can discuss ideas and help on the module
Sitecore Strategy
Will shared modules ever be merged into the Sitecore product ?
No Merging could create a conflict of interest and remove the community power Furthermore, modules could fork
Multiple similar modules Harder load on community Less clarity on module choices Hard to extend and enhance the module
“Code ownership is kept in mind. We want to motivate to create modules”
Sitecore Strategy
Are new SDN modules in the pipeline ?
Yes Upcoming next releases will give more insight A number of valuable and cool announcements will be made during
the Sitecore Symposium in Barcelona 15-17 September http://www.sitecore.net/symposiumEU2014
Q&A
Contact: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/KVerheire
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