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Start Developing with EPiServer CMS 5 R2

EPiServer CMS 5 R2 is a powerful and flexible Web Content Management system in which web developers can achieve outstanding results in only a short amount of time. The aim of Getting Started  is to provide a starting point for developing an EPiServer CMS Web site. 

The information presented here is intended for developers who are looking for an introduction to help them get started developing solutions with EPiServer CMS 5. Here we attempt to outline the basics and the important concepts developers need to be aware of when developing with EPiServer CMS 5 R2. In the Introduction to EPiServer CMS section list below, you will find short introductory articles to EPiServer CMS 5 R2.

In the How to section we include some simple code examples which are intended to give a basic understanding of the major concepts when beginning to develop with EPiServer CMS 5. 

We also provide some more advanced information when developing EPiServer CMS 5 Web sites.

Introduction to EPiServer CMS
Important Concepts
October 17, 2008
EPiServer CMS 5 and .NET
June 10, 2008
Example Site Installation!
September 01, 2008
Introduction to Search
June 02, 2008
Web Controls
October 08, 2008
Property Types
August 07, 2008
Getting Started - How To
Create a Master Page
May 22, 2008
Page Template
May 22, 2008
Page Type
May 22, 2008
Add a Property
October 17, 2008
Custom Property
June 13, 2008
Create a GUI Plugin
June 13, 2008
How To - Continued
Create an Editor Plug-In
June 13, 2008
Advanced EPiServer CMS
Dynamic Content
October 08, 2008
Page Providers
October 08, 2008
PageData Cache
June 13, 2008
PluggableRuntimeCache
June 13, 2008
Workflows Overview
June 13, 2008
Developing Workflows
June 13, 2008
Theming
June 13, 2008
Permanent Links
June 13, 2008
Language Settings
June 13, 2008
Friendly URL
June 13, 2008
Data Source Controls
June 13, 2008
Virtual Path Providers
June 13, 2008

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Peter Sunna, EPiServer ABHow to Set Up the Development Environment

By: Peter Sunna, EPiServer AB

In this video you will learn how to set up the development environment in Visual Studio 2005 and the standard packages. ...

Custom Property Types in EPiServer CMS 5Custom Property Types in EPiServer CMS 5

By: Mari Jørgensen

In this video we will give you an architectural overview of the new property system in EPiServer CMS 5, what you need ...

 

Understanding and Using the Security ModelUnderstanding and Using the Security Model in EPiServer CMS 5

By: Chris Klüg, EPiServer AB

We have rebuilt the security model in EPiServer CMS 5 to be able to support more flexible user management than before. ...  

 

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EPiServer CMS 5 SDK

Further information to help start developing with EPiServer CMS 5 can be found in the EPiServer CMS 5 SDK which is available for download and on-line. 

The EPiServer CMS 5 SDK includes a Developer's Guide, How-Tos and also the EPiServer CMS 5 framework reference (complete information regarding namespaces and class information etc).

Recommeded Links:

» EPiServer SDK Online
EPiServer development information and Framework Reference.section.

» EPiServer Developer Courses
EPiServer Education courses can help you strengthen your understanding of how EPiServer’s different platforms are connected with the .NET environment.

» EPiCode
EPiCode is a community source project for sharing modules & plug-ins that work with EPiServer.

» EPiServer labs
EPiServer experts blog regularly here - tips and tricks for developing with EPiServer.

» ASP.NET
From Microsoft - code examples, tutorials, articles, videos etc, beginner to the professional - all about ASP.NET

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