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Sitecore from the Command Line. Why, Mike? Why?. "Scripting saves time" - Alistair Deneys , former Sitecore MVP, Sitecore Symposium Australia 2012 How? Bulk updates on items Code can be changed quickly (relatively) No code builds and deploys (usually). Yeah, So What?.
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Why, Mike? Why? • "Scripting saves time" - Alistair Deneys, former Sitecore MVP, Sitecore Symposium Australia 2012 • How? • Bulk updates on items • Code can be changed quickly (relatively) • No code builds and deploys (usually)
Yeah, So What? • Saving time saves us:
What Are Our Options? • SQL • Not a good idea :-/ • SitecoreRocks Query Analyzer • Revolver • Sitecore PowerShell Extensions
Revolver • Built by Alistair Deneys, former SitecoreMVP • First scripting module for Sitecore • Open Source • Was $3,500 (AUD) • Custom language with a syntax like Unix
Revolver Let’s See It
Revolver – Can We Customize It? • Custom Commands • Must implement Revolver.Core.ICommandLet’s see an example
Sitecore PowerShell Extensions • Built by Adam Najmanowicz, Sitecore MVP • Open Source • Is PowerShell in Sitecore • Gives access to the Sitecore API
Sitecore PowerShell Extensions (SPE) Let’s See It
SPE – Can We Customize it? • Custom CommandsLet’s see an example
Learn More! • Revolver • Download: http://bit.ly/19cai2D • Documentation: http://bit.ly/16CJmdL • Coffee => Coder => Code: http://bit.ly/19caMpF
Learn More! • Sitecore PowerShell Extensions • Download: http://bit.ly/1eNpXwK • Resources: http://bit.ly/1aJc6lJ • Videos by Michael West: http://bit.ly/1bq2wag • Codality Blog: http://bit.ly/1dnldJS
Get In Touch! Email: mreynolds@medtouch.com Twitter: @mike_i_reynolds Blog: sitecorejunkie.com
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