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Optimizing ExpressionEngine Sites for Minimum Load Times [Part 1]
Posted on 04. May, 2009 by Jack.
Load Optimization is a lot of little things added together for the greater good. When combined, page weight can be cut in half, or even more, with no change in functionality. Start with the lowest hanging fruit and move up to the more complex and more gritty as needed.
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ExpressionEngine Patterns & Best Practices: The Genesis
Posted on 23. Feb, 2009 by Jack.
ExpressionEngine gives you flexibility. Nearly unlimited flexibility. This is an awesome thing, except when it bites you. Sometimes there is something to be said for a more rigid CMS/Blogging engine, such as WordPress. This shortcoming could be alleviated/improved upon with some development patterns and best practices.
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ExpressionEngine is my best friend as a developer. I no longer have to worry about how to fit my design into the CMS, leaving me to be as creative as I want to be, and not lose site of my strategy.
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