25 Oct 2008
Feature Creep
Keep It Simple Stupid
Where do you stop. You've got a great idea for an extension but at what point do you say enough is enough and release. There has to be a point in the development of an extension where adding additional features actualy detracts from the effectiveness of the extension rather than adding to it.
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24 Oct 2008
Joomla Security - jos_
One of the few pieces of code that I can claim any credit for is the ability to define a…
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23 Oct 2008
Copyright, theft and encryption
Everyday a new warez site pops up on my google alert offering me the latest and greatest Joomla extensions and…
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22 Oct 2008
Don't re-invent the wheel
If/When you start development on your extension don't reinvent the wheel! Joomla has established several default behaviours and irrespective of…
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14 Jun 2010
Cyber Bullying - the dark side of the internet
Bullying is perhaps one of the oldest and most unpleasant human traits. With the rise of the internet we have… {...} -
05 Apr 2010
Volunteer Skill Reservoir
I've been involved with voluntary organisations for over 25 years, either as a volunteer, employee or organiser. Every organisation has… {...} -
22 Dec 2009
Radical Transparency
As we approach not only the end of the year but the end of a decade I spent a little… {...} -
01 Dec 2009
Stand up, Speak out!
It is easy to sit back, moan and bitch. It is not easy to stand up and speak up. But… {...} -
13 Dec 2008
Joomla Sections and Categories explained
The number one mistake I see with newcomers to joomla is a failure to understand the Section, Category, Article structure… {...} -
09 Dec 2008
Built for Joomla
One thing that I often disagree about with extension developers is their naming of Joomla extensions. When marketing an extension,… {...}
Brian's recommended reading
Brian's recommended reading
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... Building the New Age of Participation
It doesn't matter if you are involved in an established Open Source community project, thinking of starting a new project or battling through some community issues this book is for you.
The author Jono Bacon has unparalleled experience in cultivating and motivating to become active parts of vibrant and successful on-line communities.
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As a co-founder of Joomla! and OpenSourceMatters Inc I've never been known to be lacking an opinion or being too afraid to express it.… {...}
Awards
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2011
Blog Junkie, J & Beyond
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2010
Charity challenge, computerweekly.com
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2010
Blog Junkie, J & Beyond
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2010
Web Site Blog, J & Beyond
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2009
Open Source Blog, computerweekly.com
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2008
Best Joomla-Powered Non-Profit Website, CMS Expo
J & Beyond 2012
