Structure templates and content within Sitecore work with integrated tools and leverage its
extensive automation capabilities. Sitecore was recently recognized as one of the most
reputable and reliable enterprise-class web content management solutions (WCMS) available in
the marketplace. Thousands of companies are using Sitecore to manage their digital experiences
online.Because Sitecore is such a large complex platform developers often have a hard time
coming up to speed even after completing a Sitecore training course for developers. However
leveraging the design patterns and other practices laid out in this book will make that
transition much easier. Professional Sitecore 8 Development provides a soup-to-nuts approach
for a Sitecore rookie to come up to speed quickly as well as provide more advanced techniques
for seasoned veterans that they may not be exposed to otherwise. Key coverage areas
include:Getting started with Sitecore development Front-end development techniques
Incorporating design patterns into your Sitecore solutions Unit testing Sitecore
applicationsProgramming Sitecore¿s marketing capabilities Sitecore automation with PowerShell
Advanced development techniques What yoüll learn Develop solutions on the Sitecore platform
Come up to speed on Sitecore without going through a training class Build front-end (HTML CSS
Angular etc.) solutions as well as back-end (C#) solutions on Sitecore Incorporate design
patterns into your Sitecore solutions Make use of advanced Sitecore development techniques Who
This Book Is For The book is a developer¿s companion both front end and back end developers.
The target audience is both developers who have zero Sitecore experience as well as seasoned
veterans looking for advanced best practices. A secondary audience would be Sitecore
administrators who would benefit from discussions around performance tuning and security.