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Plugins instead of patches
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Max Glenister
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Jan. 28, 2026, 4:40 p.m.
indieweb
CMS
plugins
software development
Summary
Max Glenister discusses his experience upgrading his Known CMS after four years, emphasizing the importance of using plugins rather than modifying core files directly, which ensures that customizations remain intact through upgrades.
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