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The Ultimate TYPO3 Resource List

By: Virgil Huston

Or at least the start of the ultimate list :-)As I look over the results from our TYPO3 Training Methods Effectiveness Survey and finish up our paper for presenting at T3CON09, I see that there are a lot of methods used to learn TYPO3. Everyone has a different learning style, there is no one correct way and use of multiple methods is the norm.Among those methods are reading or watching online resources such as blogs, wikis, tutorials and articles. Not all learning requires formal courses.But it is not always easy to find the resources you need and they are scattered all over the web. So, we...

Simple JavaScript Regular Expression Usage for Matching Strings

By: Michael Cannon

Sometimes, using JavaScripts own built-in objects really makes life easier for when the inline auto-typing constructs fail.

In the case that lead up to this tip, the typical JavaScript inline regular expression declaration failed for some painful to debug reason. Offender...

var cDay = /DAY/i;

This cDay declaration failed to match strings 'DAY1' and 'DAY2', but did correctly match strings '2DAYS' and '2DAYSNS'.

Coming to the rescue is calling JavaScript RegEx object and using the exec method directly to fire off the regular expression checking with the given string value....

Guarding Heaven's Streets

By: Virgil Huston

"If the Army and the NavyEver look on Heaven’s scenes;They will find the streets are guardedBy United States Marines."--excerpt from the US Marines' HymnI have been pretty quiet the past few weeks on the blog writing scene. I think my last post was about my brother-in-law's fight with prostrate cancer where I talked about the importance of PSA testing for men and how supportive my partners at Acqal were and are.Robert "Bobby" Lee Crumley Sr passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on August 7, 2009 and was buried in a national cemetery on August...

FLOW3 1.0 Alpha 3 Released with Getting Started Guide

By: Michael Cannon

We're one major step closer to TYPO3 5.0 now. Robert Lemke has just announced on the TYPO3-announce mailing list that FLOW3 1.0.0 Alpha 3 is released. As a bonus, there's a well documented getting started guide available as well.

Please read Robert's message below for more details.--Dear TYPO3 community,

The FLOW3 Core Team is proud to announce the third alpha release of FLOW3 and a brand new tutorial!

With a two weeks delay we are nonetheless delighted to release FLOW3 1.0.0 alpha 3 along with the first version of our Getting Started Tutorial.

FLOW3 1.0.0 alpha 3 can be downloaded via...

Customize the TYPO3 Workspace Notification Messages

By: Michael Cannon

TYPO3s default Workspace status change notification emails provide the basics of what's needed to be known. Sadly, they're not exactly the prettiest messages around. However, as with most things TYPO3 related, you have some control over the output.

While you do have control over the output, you don't have control over adding or moving data variables around. Those variables are the "%s" string bits below.

To change your TYPO3 Workspace notification message, add the following code to your website's root page TSConfig. Afterwards, edit the text as you need. What's given below is the...

Set a Sitemap Starting Point From Within a Website

By: Michael Cannon

Here's how to get a multiple level in website sitemap without much effort.

Interesting TYPO3 Extension Updates and Web Usability

By: Michael Cannon

TYPO3 through quite powerful as it stands now, is constantly under further development by many individuals and organizations. Within any given week, there's easily over a dozen bug fixes, core enhancements, and new or updated extensions of note. 

Today, I'd like to share some just released extensions of the past week.

Troubletickets - Manage troubletickets, tasks or todo-lists or use this extension as a bugtracker, helpdesk or project management tool.NR Easy Workspace - Makes the use of workspace easier for editors and reviewers. Instead of showing all changes, such as...

Set a Default Header Type for TemplaVoila Content Elements

By: Michael Cannon

Happy Thanksgiving!