Orchard Core updatesJint async scripting APIsJavaScript global methods received the new GlobalMethod.AsyncMethod property, which is accessible in JavaScript as a function using the given name and the Async suffix. This is non-breaking, but we suggest using the new methods where applicable going forward. In cases where the method value is immediately returned, this is very simple, for example, replacing deleteContentItem with deleteContentItemAsync:

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Orchard Core updatesSet up tenants faster with improved shared and preset database supportThe idea here is that if you have a setup with multiple tenants on the same database, you will need some sort of prefix to distinguish which one belongs to which. Today, the UI doesn't even require you to select the pattern; only the prefix is there to use. But if you don't use the prefix, you might get an error. So the RequireTablePrefix lets you make it required. But then, if you don't want that altogether, maybe you will have some sort of auto-generated prefix, and then you don't have to prompt the user at all. You can say just make the prefix the same as the tenant name and use that pattern everywhere. It allows users to make the tenants a bit easier to follow by using a given pattern.

Upgrading Orchard CoreOne of the bigger tasks was upgrading the site from Orchard Core 1.8.3 to 2.1.7.

Orchard Core updatesAdmin Theme in Orchard Core: The Developer cheat sheetWhen building modules or custom admin pages in Orchard Core, knowing how to work with the Admin Theme is essential for creating a consistent and maintainable user experience. Whether you're styling forms or building custom editors, Orchard Core gives you a clean, framework-agnostic toolkit to do it right.

Orchard Core updatesMastering Lucene Query Syntax in Orchard CoreLost in your content? Lucene's got the map. From fuzzy searches to regex wizardry, Orchard Core's query syntax lets you hunt down any document with pinpoint precision, wildcards, ranges, booleans, and all. Whether you're searching for "everything" (*:*) or something that almost matches, Lucene speaks your language.

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Orchard Core updatesHow to create and install a custom module?Did you know that with just a few configuration tweaks and a single project reference, you can extend Orchard Core CMS with your very own custom module that is fully integrated into the admin UI and discoverable at runtime? Thanks to Manuel Tamayo Montero, this guide in the Orchard Core documentation reveals the simple steps that most developers overlook when trying to get a custom module up and running.