It's been a month since the release of Joomla 4. We have already received amazing feedback from our earlier event. With Joomla NXT, Learn what Joomla 4 brings to the table.
Joomla NXT is a Virtual Event by Techjoomla to open up a new world of possibilities through Insightful sessions from thought leaders of Joomla. We aim to create a platform that connects Joomla Enthusiasts to share best practices, ideas and insights to build websites and powerful online applications with Joomla.
00:00 - Introduction: Background and Personal Life
01:16 - Journey with Joomla
03:47 - Growing Involvement in Joomla Community
05:08 - Story on Optimism
07:22 - Joomla Project Expectations
08:01 - Community Involvement and Testing
10:22 - Building a Team
19:16 - Future of Joomla 4
20:27 - Community and Open Source Dynamics
24:24 - Practical Advice for Upgrading
24:54 - Summary and Final Thoughts
SUMMARY
Introduction: Background and Personal Life
Tim Davis from Victoria, BC, shares his personal journey and background.
Journey with Joomla
Transition from Dreamweaver to Mambo and eventually Joomla, reflecting on his long-term use.
Discussion on various versions of Joomla and Tim's involvement over the years.
Tim's efforts to give back to the Joomla community through tutorials.
Motivation behind starting his YouTube channel to help others with Joomla.
Growing Involvement in Joomla Community
How creating tutorials led to deeper involvement in the Joomla community.
Importance of managing expectations in Joomla 4 and in life.
Story on Optimism
A humorous story about a child and dog poop to illustrate optimism and expectations.
Differentiating between desires and realistic expectations, and how it applies to Joomla.
Joomla Project Expectations
Expectations within the Joomla project and managing disappointment.
Community Involvement and Testing
Importance of community involvement and common disappointments in the Joomla project.
The difference between desires and realistic expectations in Joomla development.
Building a Team
Personal experiences and challenges in building a team for his business.
Adjusting expectations to avoid frustration in business management.
Applying the same principles of managing expectations to the Joomla project.
Excitement for Joomla 4 and managing expectations for its release.
Personal example of managing expectations during Joomla 4's release coinciding with vacation plans.
How to manage client expectations for Joomla 4, including practical steps and communication.
Understanding the challenges faced by extension developers in transitioning to Joomla 4.
Balancing expectations and appreciating the work of developers transitioning to Joomla 4.
Future of Joomla 4
Realistic expectations for the growth and development of Joomla 4 over time.
Community and Open Source Dynamics
Reflecting on the dynamics of an open-source community and managing expectations within it.
Laura Gordon's advice on communicating with clients about Joomla 4 upgrades.
Practical Advice for Upgrading
Practical steps for upgrading client sites to Joomla 4, including budget and planning.
Emphasizing the importance of communication, planning, and managing expectations for a smooth transition to Joomla 4.
Please send any feedback or bug reports or queries to;
Contact Tim Davis ►
Joomla Training Cohort ► https://cybersalt.com/jtc
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