In this Southern Fried DNN User Group Meeting:

Topic: Show up with something to show and tell. It can be anything related to DNN. It could be a recent project you'd like to highlight, a cool extension you've developed, a business use case, a tool you use to help with design/development, a new feature you've implemented, a technique you've used, etc.
 

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Community Topics and Updates

• 📅 DNN Connect is coming up, with preparations underway.
• 📅 DNNSummit 2025 announced for February 3-4 in Las Vegas or virtual format. DNNSummit 2025 marks a return to in-person events after several years. Sessions on Hopin with in-person and virtual participation options. After-hours events exclusively in-person in Las Vegas. Early bird registration open until November 22nd, with pricing details.
• 🌟 Community Forum Enhancements: Improved notifications and usability updates for increased engagement. Active discussions and unanswered questions now more accessible.
• 🛠️ TwoSexy and DNN Updates: TwoSexy 17.08 release introduced with new features like inline template service.
• DNN 10 progress ongoing, aiming for release within the year.

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Recommendations and Presentation Notes:

• 🧩 HTML Details Element: Showcase of using HTML
  for better content organization and user interaction. Simplifies complex content display without additional JavaScript or CSS.
• 🛠️ Progress has been made on DNN elements, but recent attempts to work with them have been challenging.
• 📈 Significant improvements have been noted in DNN elements recently.
• 💡 Feedback was given on missing features like the Storybook, highlighting the need for clear documentation.
• 🖥️ The team showcased new features like autocomplete and enhanced input fields.
• 🔄 Transitioning to newer technologies in DNN 10 is expected to further enhance developer experience.
• 🛒 Transitioning from Hotcakes to RazorCart due to changes in UPS shipping services was discussed.
• 🌐 Issues with older UPS shipping methods and solutions with RazorCart were addressed.
• 🛡️ Concerns about securing HTML files generated by RoboHelp within DNN were raised.
• 💼 The user discussed a module for creating accessible file listings, resembling Windows File Manager, used successfully for clients.
• 🖥️ They sought advice on integrating an iframe on their website to interact with a list module, exploring technical possibilities.
• 🛠️ Explained the benefits of using strongly typed classes in DNN, generated automatically to enhance code readability and maintainability.
• 🧩 Shared experiences with customizing generated code for specific needs, like handling page links and improving development efficiency.
• 📈 Highlighted the potential of self-documenting data and simplifying code through automated class generation in DNN.

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