Add SiteSettings extensions for custom settings and to get settings by name, add an example for adding basic content type filters, and add an option to set CORS exposed headers are the topics for this week. Don't forget to join our next Orchard Core Pair Programming session, where we'll build the Orchard Core backend of a Blazor app! Note that the registration for the Orchard Harvest 2024 conference is still open! Without further ado, let's dive in! Orchard Core updates Add SiteSettings extensions for custom settings and to get settings by name New extension methods named GetSettingsAsync<T>() and GetSettingsAsync<T>("") were added to the ISiteService interface. These methods allow you to retrieve specific settings with a single line of code. For example, to get the LoginSettings, you can now use: await _siteService.GetSettingsAsync<LoginSettings>(); Previously, achieving the same result required more code: (await _siteService.GetSiteSettingsAsync()).As<LoginSettings>(); And another new extension method named GetCustomSettingsAsync() was added to the ISiteService interface. This method allows you to retrieve custom settings. For example, to get custom settings of type BlogSettings, you can now use: ContentItem blogSettings = await _siteService.GetCustomSettingsAsync("BlogSettings"); Previously, achieving the same result required more code: var siteSettings = await _siteService.GetSiteSettingsAsync();var blogSettings = siteSettings.As<ContentItem>("BlogSettings"); Add an example for adding basic content type filters Developers may face challenges when attempting to create basic content-type filters. This recurring issue suggests that there might be a gap in the documentation that leaves developers without clear guidance on this relatively straightforward task. Mostly, it was about developers not knowing about this possibility, failing the importance of using WhereInputQueryObjectType, or needing to register IIndexAliasProvider. The solution here is to improve the developer experience and address this problem by enhancing the documentation. The GraphQL queries page in the documentation has been updated with sections focusing on guiding developers through the process of creating these filters step by step. Add option to set CORS exposed headers Currently, in the CORS module, there isn't an option to set Exposed headers. This change adds a field in the Index.cshtml to set which headers should be exposed (similar to other fields for adding origins, headers, etc.), and then in CorsOptionsConfiguration() use configurePolicy.WithExposedHeaders() (this method already exists but isn't used). To try this out quickly, we need to navigate to Configurations -> Features and enable the CORS Configuration feature, which will enable the configuration of CORS settings. Now we will see a new option in the menu under Configuration -> Settings, called CORS. If you hit the Add a policy button, you can configure the policy itself. At the bottom of the page, you will find a new section called Exposed headers where you can configure which headers should be exposed. News from the community Orchard Harvest 2024 Get ready to power up your Orchard skills at Orchard Harvest Conference 2024! Join us on September 12th-13th at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in lively Las Vegas for two days packed with learning, coding, and community fun. What can you expect at Orchard Harvest Conference 2024? Hands-On Workshops: Elevate your coding game with interactive sessions led by industry experts. Insider Insights: Learn best practices, advanced techniques, and real-world insights from qualified developers. Global Connections: Connect with fellow enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful relationships within the Orchard community. Special Perks: Participants get exclusive discounts on accommodations at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. Can't wait until September? Check out recordings from last year's special online Orchard Harvest on our YouTube channel here. Ready to be a part of something extraordinary? Reserve your spot today and take advantage of early-bird pricing at Orchard Harvest Conference 2024. This year's leading themes: Leading up to a v3.0, what will the future Orchard Core look like? What's the role of a CMS nowadays (with the decoupled/headless operating models, and AI development tools) Explore some advanced topics such as Shapes, Placements, Cloud Integrations, Performance, module extensibility, etc. Showcases on implementing Orchard Core in action. Want to support our mission? Become a sponsor! Reach out to us at
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