Hooks

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There are numerous hooks added, which improve TYPO3’s extensibility. Here is a list: getSingleField_beforeRender In function getSingleField_SW, called before rendering a field. Class should be added to $TYPO3_CONF_VARS[‘SC_OPTIONS’][‘t3lib/class.t3lib_tceforms.php’][‘getSingleFieldClass’] array, and function name should be getSingleField_beforeRender. It can be used for custom TCA processing prior to the field being rendered. tt_content_drawItem The function tt_content_drawItem of tx_cms_layout… Read more »

dbClientCompress

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A new setting is available in the install tool – dbClientCompress. When enabled, it compresses the communication with the MySQL database, saving network bandwidth, but costing CPU time. This is a useful setting for cases when MySQL and PHP application are on different hosts. More info: RFC: #7059: Improve database performance for external database host… Read more »

What’s new in TYPO3 4.3?

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TYPO3 4.3 is almost here. As I am writing this, beta numero dos is about to be released for testing. Many users, administrators, and developers are wondering what is new, what has changed, and what they can expect from the upgrade. To help you out, I will do a series of blog posts in the… Read more »

NuSphere PHPEd 5.9

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NuSphere PHPEd IDE has been upgraded to 5.9. New release introduces full support for PHP 5.3, including the debugger (available for  awhile now), and syntax support for one fo the major PHP 5.3 features – namespaces. Complete list of features: Full support for PHP 5.3 in all parts of the IDE. PHP 5.3 constructs are… Read more »

Real-Time Web

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I recently read an article in Business Week, describing the birth of “Real-Time Web”, and a flood of investments into the area. The concept is pioneered by Facebook and Twitter, where the action that happens “now”. Today I heard about PubSubHubbub from Google (try pronouncing it, I’ll wait). It allows you to use a hub… Read more »