The Colorado Wood Working Guild needs a bit of help migrating their site to Joomla 4, so why not do it on a live stream (with their permission of course!) Join us as I tray to better organize the menu on my Joomla site. Some Key Timestamps (will be filled in after the live stream)
00:00:00 Introduction & Setup Joomla 3 → 4 Migration
00:05:19 Migration Challenges & Fixes with RocketTheme & migrateme4
00:26:44 Post-Migration Testing Fixing Broken PDF Embed
00:41:57 ContentBuilder J4 Install Failure & Database Cleanup
00:54:43 BreezingForms J4 Migration Reinstallation & Fixes
02:11:17 Joomla & Community Builder Updates, Migration Prep
02:38:24 Wrap-Up
✅ Summary
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🚀 Migration Kickoff
Tim begins migrating the Colorado Woodworkers Guild site using MigrateMe4. Backup created with Akeeba, and the RocketTheme Kraken template is flagged for incompatibility. -
🛠 Major Extensions Disabled
Incompatible or unused extensions like BreezingForms, CB Admin Nav, Gantry 4, and RocketTheme Extender are unpublished or removed to stabilize the site. -
🧹 Discover & Cleanup
Uses the Discover tool to uninstall orphaned extensions (likemod_jckquickicon), removing clutter and legacy code from Joomla 3. -
⚠️ Plugin Conflicts & Debugging
Plugin issues (likeContentBuilderandArcEditor) arise, breaking login and content display. Debug mode is enabled to trace errors. -
🛠 Database-Level Rescue
Breakage from aContentBuilderplugin install requires manual disabling via phpMyAdmin, followed by cleanup of old tables and reinstallation. -
📦 BreezingForms Troubleshooting
Installing BreezingForms J4 version leads to shortcode issues and missing forms. After plugin activation and XML script re-import, compatibility improves. -
🧩 Legacy Code Reminders
Tim finds Mambo-era code remnants, reminding viewers of Joomla’s long evolution. Compatibility layers still hold up surprisingly well. -
❌ Menu & Module Cleanup
404 errors traced to broken BreezingForms menu items. Broken links are unpublished, and unused templates like Kraken and Bionic are removed. -
🔍 Missing Slideshow Mystery
Homepage slideshow is missing; Tim tracks down the culprit module (Responsive Slideshow Showcase B) but can't confirm the original source (likely DJ Extensions). -
✅ Key Lessons & Takeaways
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Pre-migration cleanup is critical: Remove unused extensions/modules/templates.
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Manual DB intervention may be needed when plugins break the backend.
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Debug + Discover + phpMyAdmin = Powerful tools for Joomla troubleshooting.
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Migration is smoother when legacy bloat is cleared before the jump.
Please send any feedback or bug reports or queries to;
Contact Tim Davis ►
Joomla Training Cohort ► https://cybersalt.com/jtc
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