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πŸ”₯ LIVE STREAM ALERT! Joomla vs. Cloudflare:
The Optimization Showdown! πŸ”₯
Hey everyone! You know how much we strive for blazing-fast websites, and Cloudflare is often our go-to for incredible optimization. But what happens when that very optimization creates a tangled web of issues for your beloved Joomla site?

In this live stream, I'm pulling back the curtain on a perplexing problem I've been battling: Cloudflare's aggressive optimization is actually causing headaches for my Joomla setup.
I'll be going live to troubleshoot this head-on, sharing my screen, my thought process, and all the nitty-gritty details as I try to untangle this digital Gordian Knot.
If you've ever dealt with mysterious website glitches, performance anomalies, or just want to see some real-time technical detective work unfold, this is for you! We'll explore:
The specific symptoms my Joomla site is experiencing. How Cloudflare's optimization features might be the root cause.
My step-by-step troubleshooting process. (Hopefully!) The ultimate solution to get everything running smoothly again.
This isn't just a "how-to"; it's a live, unscripted journey into the heart of website optimization challenges.
Bring your questions, your insights, and maybe even your own war stories!





 
00:00:00 - Intro, Sponsor & Korean Memorial Visit
00:04:49 - Identifying the Problem
00:07:34 - Cloudflare Troubleshooting Steps
00:16:00 - Root Cause Analysis
00:29:41 - Advanced Fixes & Community Tips
00:41:45 - Creating Page Rules to Bypass Rocket Loader
01:25:00 - Lighthouse Speed Test: Rocket Loader ON vs. OFF
01:35:54 - Joomla AI Projects (GSoC Announcement)
01:39:52 - Family Plans & Channel Updates
01:41:35 - Closing Remarks & Thank You

 

βœ…  Summary

  1. Introduction to the Issue
    Tim introduces a real-world Joomla problem: the JComments form fails to submit due to Cloudflare optimizations, specifically Rocket Loader.

  2. Viewer Interaction & Setup Context
    Tim chats with viewers and explains the photo backdrop. He sets up the issue context using a live Joomla site.

  3. Identifying the JavaScript Error
    On testing, the console shows JComments is not defined, pointing to a JavaScript loading conflictβ€”likely from Cloudflare.

  4. Cache Clearing & Development Mode
    Tim purges the Cloudflare cache and enables β€œDevelopment Mode” to bypass cacheβ€”but the issue persists.

  5. Disabling Rocket Loader
    After disabling Rocket Loader, the comment form works!
    🚨 Main Fix Identified: Rocket Loader interferes with JS loading order.

  6. Attempted Workarounds
    Tim tries Cloudflare rules to exclude jcomments.js, including page rules and cache bypass patternsβ€”none succeed. Rocket Loader must remain off.

  7. Community Suggestions
    Viewers suggest:

  • Adding data-cfasync="false" to script tags (manual code edit).

  • Reviewing Cloudflare’s official Joomla guidance (e.g., restoring real visitor IP).

  1. Speed vs. Functionality Trade-Off
    Speed test with Rocket Loader shows faster load timesβ€”but it breaks JS functionality. Disabling it ensures forms work, but adds ~3s load time.

  2. Joomla News & Events
    Tim shares updates:

  • Joomla gets 4 new AI & workflow-related projects via Google Summer of Code.

  • Upcoming streams on July 9 (AI chatbot), Mini Orange collab to follow.

  1. Final Recommendations
    βœ… Disable Rocket Loader for critical JS
    βœ… Use Cloudflare Page Rules strategically
    βœ… Consider script tag attribute data-cfasync="false"
    βœ… Monitor developer guides and test thoroughly

 



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