Open Lines Friday | The Low-Code Campfire #261

In this episode of the Low-Code Campfire, hosted by Dale Warner from Plant an App, participants explored various topics related to upgrading and managing software efficiently. Discussions included the importance of regular upgrades to the Plant an App system to avoid future issues, complexities tied to DNN version compatibility, and effective upgrade techniques like creating staging versions. Challenges surrounding website interactions during upgrades were highlighted, along with solutions such as temporarily redirecting users. The episode also tackled a specific issue with Plant an App's entity listing feature, a bug affecting button functionality, and its resolution via SEO URL settings. A preview of Forms 2.0 was offered, showcasing features like responsive form design and a comprehensive migration plan. The episode concluded by addressing technical questions, including issues with Bootstrap 3 entities and toggle fields. 00:22 - Introduction to Low-Code Campfire 00:59 /// Explanation of the webinar's structure 01:21 /// Invitation for participants to submit questions and topics 01:59 - Discussion on Upgrades 04:43 /// Discussion on the importance of regular upgrades 03:36 /// Discussion on compatibility issues with other systems 06:24 - Discussion on DNN Versions 07:18 /// Discussion on the complexity of supporting different DNN versions 08:45 /// Mention of future plans to narrow DNN versions supported 12:52 - Discussion on Upgrade Techniques 13:06 /// Discussion on creating a staging version and swapping IP addresses 19:34 /// Emphasis on the importance of backups and being prepared to restore 19:41 - Handling Website Interactions During Upgrades 19:50 /// Discussion on the responsibility of managing website interactions during upgrades 19:57 /// Suggestion to bring the issue to the DNN association 20:54 /// Mention of publishing a mini site during the upgrade 23:45 - Entity Listing Issue and Solution 23:50 /// Description of the entity listing issue 25:15 /// Explanation of the solution to the issue 25:50 /// Discussion on the interdependence of Plant an App and DNN settings 29:38 - Responsive Form Design in Forms 2.0 30:18 /// Explanation of how the feature gives users more control over form layouts 34:03 /// Discussion on the interactive design surface in Forms 2.0 40:45 - Migration Plan and Forms 2.0 41:26 /// Starting the migration to Forms 2.0 42:51 /// Demonstration of the new form builder 43:37 - Button Alignment in Forms 2.0 44:31 /// Demonstration of button alignment 45:12 /// Discussion on alignment options 45:27 /// Explanation of how alignment is controlled by the container 48:24 - Forms 2.0 Documentation 49:08 /// Overview of the content in the documentation 50:06 /// Discussion on the future expansion of the documentation 53:00 - Bootstrap 3 Entity Issue 53:08 /// Question about Bootstrap 3 entities 53:47 /// Explanation of the Bootstrap 3 entity issue 54:11 /// Discussion on the recent hotfix for the issue 55:48 - Issue with Toggle Fields 58:21 /// Suggestion to check for errors in the network tab and console 58:50 /// Discussion on possible causes of the issue --- Join the low-code community in our weekly gathering. We get together to share techniques, challenges, and experiences in building apps with Plant an App. Learn more about the fastest way to build powerful web apps - https://www.plantanapp.com/ Why attend? • Gain a deeper understanding of Plant an App • Learn from the experiences of others • Demonstrate the techniques you've developed in your apps • Bring your challenges and get ideas from the Community and the Support team • Meet & connect with low-code enthusiasts & great people such as yourself Webinar Sign-Up: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis... Feedback & Requests: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...