Update to at least PHP 7.4 for your Joomla Site - 🛠 MM Live Stream #166

PHP 7.3 has gone into protective custody, it is only receiving security updates but is otherwise no no longer in development. It's time to update to at least PHP 7.4 for your Joomla sites.

 

 

 

00:01 - Introduction

• Opening music and introduction to the topic of updating the PHP version for a Joomla site.

01:04 - Importance of Updating PHP

• Explanation of why updating from PHP 7.3 to 7.4 is necessary.

01:32 - Sponsorship Mention

• Promotion for mysites.guru and their site audit services with a discount code.

01:56 - Current State of PHP 7.3

• PHP 7.3 has reached the stage of only receiving security updates.

02:28 - Benefits of PHP 7.4

• Explanation of the benefits of using PHP 7.4 for Joomla sites.

02:49 - Checking PHP Version with mysites.guru

• Demonstration of checking the PHP version using mysites.guru.

03:14 - Preparing to Update PHP Version

• Initial steps to start updating the PHP version.

03:53 - Using cPanel to Change PHP Version

• Instructions on how to use cPanel to change the PHP version.

04:32 - Different cPanel Tools

• Description of various cPanel tools for managing PHP versions.

05:12 - Selecting PHP Version

• Step-by-step guide to selecting PHP 7.4 for a Joomla site.

06:08 - Testing the Update

• Testing the site after changing the PHP version to ensure it works correctly.

06:45 - Troubleshooting PHP Update Issues

• Tips for troubleshooting issues after updating the PHP version.

07:17 - Conclusion for Tutorial

• Summary and conclusion of the tutorial, with a reminder to subscribe and ring the bell.

07:47 - Live Stream Announcement

• Announcement about upcoming live streams and the JoomlaShack conference.

09:05 - Future Live Stream Plans

• Details about future live streams and special events.

10:21 - Joomla Jenga

• Introduction to the idea of Joomla Jenga for a special live stream.

11:09 - Interactive Q&A and Community Discussion

• Ongoing live chat with viewers, discussing various topics related to Joomla and personal updates.

13:34 - Changing PHP for All Subdomains

• Demonstration of changing the PHP version for all subdomains in the account.

17:47 - Personal Updates and Community Interaction

• Sharing personal updates, community interaction, and further discussions.

31:29 - Investigating Joomla Plugin Issues

• Exploring issues related to Joomla plugins.

32:21 - Element Inspector and Coding

• Using the element inspector for coding adjustments.

33:26 - Social Media Integration Problems

• Troubleshooting social media integration issues.

34:28 - Content Visibility Based on User Login

• Managing content visibility based on user login status.

35:24 - Blue Eagle Template and Custom Tags

• Using the Blue Eagle template and creating custom tags.

36:26 - Exploring Facebook Extension Group

• Exploring and navigating Joomla extensions on Facebook groups.

37:04 - Navigating Joomla Extensions on Facebook

• Detailed navigation of Joomla extensions available on Facebook.

38:09 - Viewer Interaction: Mary’s Comment

• Discussing a viewer's comment, specifically from Mary.

38:56 - Demo Website Solutions

• Offering solutions for demo websites.

39:38 - Discussing Joomla Plugins and Extensions

• General discussion on various Joomla plugins and extensions.

40:49 - Examining Facebook Group Posts

• Analyzing posts within Facebook groups related to Joomla.

41:53 - DP Calendar and PHP Requirements

• Discussing DP Calendar extension and its PHP requirements.

42:50 - Jitsi Video Conferencing Integration

• Integration of Jitsi video conferencing with Joomla.

43:42 - JMG Advent Calendar

• Overview of the JMG Advent Calendar extension.

44:57 - Zoom Integration with Joomla

• Steps for integrating Zoom with Joomla.

46:00 - Setting Up Zoom API Keys and Scheduling Meetings

• Instructions on setting up Zoom API keys and scheduling meetings.

47:39 - Additional Joomla Extensions and Integrations

• Exploring other Joomla extensions and integrations.

48:39 - COVID-19 Notification Extension

• Introducing the COVID-19 notification extension for Joomla.

49:19 - Practical Use Cases for Joomla Extensions

• Discussing practical use cases for various Joomla extensions.

50:20 - Viewer Interaction: Questions and Suggestions

• Addressing viewer questions and providing suggestions.

51:25 - Exploring Joomla Template and Extension Sites

• Examining various sites offering Joomla templates and extensions.

52:15 - Viewer Interaction: Embedding SQL Queries in Articles

• Discussing how to embed SQL queries in Joomla articles.

54:14 - Regular Labs Sorcerer Plugin

• Detailed look at the Regular Labs Sorcerer plugin.

55:08 - Viewer Location Discussion: Cook’s Creek, Manitoba

• Discussing the viewer's location, specifically Cook’s Creek, Manitoba.

56:07 - Exploring Foca Map and Cook’s Creek on Map

• Exploring Foca Map and locating Cook’s Creek on the map.

57:01 - Viewer Interaction: Discussion on Snow and Weather

• Engaging in a discussion about snow and weather with viewers.

58:00 - Viewer Interaction: Landmark in Cook’s Creek

• Talking about a landmark in Cook’s Creek.

59:49 - Viewer Interaction: COVID-19 Restrictions Discussion

• Discussing COVID-19 restrictions and their impact.

01:00:45 - Viewer Interaction: Pokemon and Upcoming Stream Announcements

• Updates on Pokemon and announcements about upcoming streams.

01:01:30 - Introduction to Joomla Jenga

• Discussing the concept of Joomla Jenga and preparations for the game.

01:02:14 - Plans for Joomla Jenga and Upcoming Live Stream

• Announcing the 100th live stream episode and plans for Joomla Jenga.

01:02:54 - Pokemon Updates and Adjustments for COVID-19

• Discussing the latest updates in Pokemon and adjustments for COVID-19.

01:03:34 - COVID-19 Restrictions and Personal Adjustments

• Talking about COVID-19 restrictions and personal adjustments to holiday plans.

01:04:52 - Using JCH Optimize with PHP 7.4

• Demonstrating the use of JCH Optimize with PHP 7.4.

01:06:06 - Troubleshooting White Screen of Death with JCH Optimize

• Encountering and troubleshooting the white screen of death with JCH Optimize.

01:07:09 - Continuing Troubleshooting with PHP Memory Limit Adjustments

• Further troubleshooting by adjusting PHP memory limits.

01:08:22 - CSS and Memory Settings in PHP 7.4

• Discussing CSS issues and memory settings in PHP 7.4.

01:09:32 - Installing and Configuring JCH Optimize on Another Site

• Installing and configuring JCH Optimize on another Joomla site.

01:11:33 - Testing JCH Optimize on Another Site

• Testing JCH Optimize settings on a different site.

01:13:43 - Advanced Features and Premium Settings in JCH Optimize

• Exploring advanced features and premium settings in JCH Optimize.

01:15:53 - Lazy Load and CSS DOM Discussion

• Discussing lazy load settings and CSS DOM issues.

01:17:02 - Granting Moderator Permissions

• Granting moderator permissions to a viewer and discussing their responsibilities.

01:18:39 - Troubleshooting Lazy Load Issues

• Further troubleshooting of lazy load issues and testing different settings.

01:19:57 - Excluding Lazy Load for Specific Elements

• Suggestions for excluding lazy load for specific elements by assigning classes.

01:21:56 - JCH Optimize Support and Debugging

• Advising to reach out to JCH Optimize support and using the plugin’s debugging features.

01:24:07 - Other Viewer Questions and Comments

• Addressing other viewer questions and comments.

01:25:10 - Updating Friends in Pokemon

• Checking progress on friendship levels in Pokemon and discussing achievements.

01:26:05 - More JCH Optimize Settings Discussion

• Further discussion on JCH Optimize settings and optimization levels.

01:27:05 - Jot Cache and Cache Settings

• Discussing Jot Cache settings and potential caching issues.

01:28:59 - Summary and Next Steps for Troubleshooting

• Summarizing troubleshooting steps and suggesting next steps.

01:30:11 - Closing Remarks and Final Tips

• Wrapping up the live stream with closing remarks and additional tips.

01:33:22 - Upcoming Live Stream Schedule

• Announcing the schedule for upcoming live streams.

01:34:32 - Final Thoughts and Goodbyes

• Final thoughts, thanking viewers, and saying goodbyes.

 

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