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Aaron Carlino

a.k.a UncleCheese, Web Developer – Freelance work


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Member since Sep 2007


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22 Blog posts


Eyes on the APIs: How GraphQL 4 can help you create faster, more secure web projects that scale

The world of content management is becoming increasingly API-driven. Learn how you can use Silverstripe CMS to create a high-performing GraphQL API with just a few lines of configuration in this 45-minute presentation by Aaron Carlino (Uncle Cheese).

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Improving web performance with GatsbyJS

In the relentless pursuit of higher performing and more secure websites, we’ve been experimenting with static site generation. Silverstripe Principal Product Developer, Aaron Carlino shares his thoughts on GatsbyJS and some preliminary findings.

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SilverStripe 4.4 has landed! Improved file URLs, upgraded themes, and more

The latest minor release of SilverStripe 4 has arrived and we’re so excited to be able to share it with you. SilverStripe 4.4 boasts a number of improvements to the Developer experience and new features for Content Editors—all of which aim to deliver higher-performing websites.

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Announcing the release of SilverStripe 4.3

We're excited to announce our latest minor release, SilverStripe 4.3, which comes packing a number of improvements aimed at creating a better development experience for web teams, enhancing usability for Content Editors, and delivering higher performing websites.

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StripeCon New Zealand 2017 - A recap

At the end of last month we put on the first StripeCon New Zealand event. It had the social fabric of a meetup, but the variety of talks and diversity of an international conference. In this blog post Aaron Carlino recaps StripeCon and what made it a success.

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4.0.0-beta4: A fantastic release

SilverStripe 4.0.0-beta4 has been released! This marks the end of the beta development cycle and the beginning of the release candidate cycle. See what the Open Source team have been working on in this beta4 release.

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A new SilverStripe is coming

An alpha release for SilverStripe 4 is coming. Here's what you can expect!

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What’s the cache? This SilverStripe module will painlessly boost your site’s performance.

One of the techniques that makes a good developer great is the application of intelligent and level of caching. This module gives you that technique to speed up your site via caching.

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Agencies of change: Why today's digital agencies should embrace their specialties

Let's look at the role of digital agencies today. Is being "full service" still the best approach or should agencies place their best efforts into their specialities? 

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Cutting through the noise: Why SilverStripe 4 will use ReactJS

We are incorporating ReactJS into SilverStripe 4. In this article, we’ll discuss how we arrived at this decision, and why we think React is deserving of all the attention it’s getting.

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A framework's framework: Why SilverStripe 4 will use Bootstrap

In this blog post, Aaron 'Uncle Cheese' Carlino gives you all the reasons why SilverStripe/Bootstrap is a perfect marriage.

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Out of the abyss: Why you need to start peer reviewing

Developers are introverts. It's just part of the gig. read

Announcing KickAssets 3 for SilverStripe

Aaron 'Uncle Cheese' Carlino has just released module KickAssets 3 - an alternative to the Files and Images section in SilverStripe, using React JS.

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Back to School: Two new lessons

For most of you in the "upper half," summer is ending, and the tides of... read

Announcing the Winner of the SilverStripe Code Competition

We were thrilled to receive such a strong pool of submissions for our code competition. read

Within Region: How this website will offer targeted content

Last week saw the relaunch of silverstripe.com, the once beleaguered face of our commercial services. read

Throw me a drone, here: How do I win this code competition?

Last week, we announced the launch of our code competition. read

There Goes My Hero: The 2.4 End-of-Life Announcement

The 31st of March, marked the official end of life for the beloved and embattled... read

On Course: Why I want you to love your journey into SilverStripe

All SilverStripe developers started out in the same place. read

The Dashboard Module: Make a splash in SilverStripe 3

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Aaron Carlino

by Aaron Carlino and Aaron Carlino

Posted 8 November 2012

This month, we welcomed the newest member in a long line of Uncle Cheese’s brainchildren... read

The Hidden Caveats of Working in Your Second Language

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by Aaron Carlino and Aaron Carlino

Posted 18 January 2012

Guest blogger Aaron Carlino is a web developer who is better known in the SilverStripe... read

SilverSmith: Reshaping SilverStripe Development

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by Aaron Carlino and Aaron Carlino

Posted 21 December 2011

If you frequent any of the usual promotional channels such as Twitter, Facebook, the SilverStripe... read