Testing TYPO3’s Core - Part V: Acceptance Tests

All non-trivial software has bugs, they're an inevitable byproduct of writing software. It's a systematic review process which keeps them to an absolute minimum and ensures a high-quality. Acceptance tests are the third step we use for testing TYPO3's core before merging patches into the system.

TYPO3 Developer Days 2017 (T3DD17) Recap

This year’s highlight took place last week in Malmö, Sweden: the TYPO3 Developer Days 2017 (T3DD17). As the biggest conference for everyone involved in the TYPO3 community, it brought like-minded people as well as old and new acquaintances together.

How Do You Know When It's Time to Upgrade?

How do you know your website is due for an upgrade? Ask yourself these questions. And if you find that yes, it is time for an update, then TYPO3 GmbH can help you find a partner and can also explain TYPO3’s unique advantages amongst CMS providers. We're also glad to give a helping hand if your answer is "well . . maybe"!

TYPO3 Agency Meetup Days 2017

The Agency Meetup Days (AMDs) are coming up again soon. These events are open to anyone doing business with TYPO3 CMS and who’s interested in a less techy get-together.

Testing TYPO3’s Core - Part IV: Functional Tests

After making changes to TYPO3´s core we always run a series of testing which consists of four different steps. Functional tests are an integral part of this review process and give answers to the questions “Did we build a correctly working software?” and “Does the software meet the business requirements?”.

The Attraction of Immediate ROI

Building a website on open-source software doesn’t mean the website is going to be free - it requires configuration, maintenance and ongoing support. But it does mean that you have free access to the source code and can have your website customized very precisely according to your wishes.

5 Steps to Make the “Golden” Years of a Website Healthier!

It’s important to evaluate new technology before applying it to your website. Thriving in the digital era means adapting to the right standards at the right time. And there are ways to increase the lifespan of your website and make it last a while longer.

Testing TYPO3’s Core - Part III: Unit Tests

Units are the smallest testable parts of software. The workflow patterns we use for testing TYPO3´s core have evolved over time and unit testing became an integral part quite a few years ago. This was after experiencing rather strange issues when first integrating the scheduler into the core.

SkillDisplay - How to Learn New TYPO3 Skills

Learning is a personal experience and everyone learns in a different way. It’s about content, and also about the different styles of learning. SkillDisplay shows how TYPO3 skills can be learnt and uses two methods for effectively visualizing information: the so called SkillTree and the SkillPath.