MVP 2026
Technology
Timeline
Speaker at SUG Jaipur
This session highlighted the importance of the Authoring API, its advantages, and the different types of mutations, along with practical scenarios for when to use each. I also provided a live demo showing how to leverage these mutations to build a scheduled publishing application. I’ve shared the GitHub repository for the scheduled publishing solution as a handoff resource for anyone who wants to explore it further.
I was delighted by how interactive the session was, and attendees shared th...
Sitecore XM CloudSpeaker at SUG Kolkatta
I presented a session on the Sitecore Authoring API, including a demo on how to leverage it to implement scheduled publishing. I also showcased a Postman collection with examples of all mutations, which serves as a handy quick reference. Attendees shared that the Postman collection setup I provided as a handoff from the session was very clear and precise and serves as a quick guide.
Sitecore XM Sitecore XM CloudYoutube video of SUG Kolkatta
The session I presented at SUG Kolkata is now available on YouTube. This recording serves as a comprehensive reference for anyone looking to integrate Sitecore with AI platforms. It also covers how to set up a quick Postman collection that includes examples of the most commonly used mutations.
Sitecore XM CloudExtending Sitecore Personalize with a Custom Geolocation Service
The target audience for this blog is developers experiencing issues with XM Cloud personalization rules. It’s based on a real problem we encountered in our project and how we resolved it with support from Sitecore. The post outlines the troubleshooting steps, root cause, and final fix. It’s especially helpful for developers implementing custom geo-location logic and for teams running a front-end application behind a proxy or CDN.
Sitecore XM Cloud5 Challenges Sitecore AI Now Solves Effortlessly
The target audience for this blog is business users. It explains how Sitecore is uniquely positioned to solve the top five customer problems. At the Sitecore Symposium, Sitecore announced Sitecore AI, with new features available immediately to existing SaaS customers. This post focuses on the top five business challenges that Sitecore AI helps solve and how it can transform modern businesses.
Sitecore XM CloudPersonalization Affecting the components that are added using dynamic placeholder on edge
In reference to the support ticket CS0644387, i received the below response Hi Chandrakanth,
The behavior you reported was registered as a bug in our bug tracking system. Thank you for reporting the problem.
To track the future status of this bug report, please use reference number DEVEX-5546. More information about public reference numbers can be found here: https://support.sitecore.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0853187
We are working closely with the development team to...
Sitecore XM CloudDictionary query doesn't return all the dictionary values
In reference to sitecore support ticket CS0646313, i received the below response
Hi Chandrakanth,
With all the information we have right now, we attempted to reproduce the same in which we are able to do so. Apparently this is caused by the recent update made to the publishing pipeline, causing inability to publish Dictionary with Publishing V2.
We have now registered a bug report to specifically investigate this matter deeper to our product team. You can track the status of this repor...
Sugcon Europe
I’ve submitted a proposal to present a session titled “Leveraging Authoring and Agents APIs for Smart Automations” at SUGCON Europe 2026. The application is currently under review. I am optimistic that this gets selected and i would get the chance to present
Sitecore XM CloudScheduled publishing in Sitecore Ai
This project enables scheduled publishing in Sitecore AI by using the Authoring API’s publishing mutation together with Hangfire. It provides clear guidance on how to call the Authoring API from C#, serving as a starting point for developers who want to integrate the Authoring API to solve complex problems.
Sitecore XM CloudGranular Roles in Sitecore AI(XM Cloud)
I have submitted a feature request Case CS0645736. The request is not yet confirmed by sitecore and is under review, below is the last status
Hi Chandrakanth,
We would like to provide you with a status update for this support case investigation.
Actions taken: We have reviewed your requirements based on the information you shared with us.
Further plans: Please allow us some additional time as we need to determine the most effective way to address your requirement, whether it can be m...
Sitecore Stack Exchange activity
I have provided answers to 14 questions accross various topics, out of which out of which 10 questions have upvotes. As of now i have increased my reputation by 180 points. All the questions and answers would be visible in my profile
Sitecore XM Sitecore XP Sitecore Personalize Sitecore XM Cloud Sitecore JSSLinkedIn Activity
I actively contribute to the Sitecore community through LinkedIn by sharing posts about updates, features, and my learnings. My aim is to share knowledge, highlight useful insights, and keep the community informed and engaged with Sitecore’s evolving ecosystem. my posts have received 35000+ impressions
2025
12/Nov
Slack Sitecore Community
i have been a member of multiple channels in Sitecore Community workspace and i have provided my inputs on the some of the threads and i also got assistance fo some of my queries from the slack channel. i have attended few of the sitecore lunch sessions attend by Core Smith My profile name is Chandra
Speaker at SUGHYD
I have presented a session at sitecore users group hyderabad. The session focussed on how to enable and secure the authoring api. How to create an Automation client, how to generate the token and how to use the generated token in the graphql endpoint and all the queries with examples
Sitecore XM CloudSitecore Developer Experience Survey 2025
participated in the Sitecore Developer Survey 2025 and provided my feedback. It was a great opportunity to share my thoughts with Sitecore. I offered constructive input, and I’m pleased to see Sitecore giving the oppertunity for the developers to share the feedback . I submitted my response using the email address chandrakanth1gunda@gmail.com .
Sitecore XM Cloud Sitecore Stream Sitecore JSSSnapshot Publishing Vs Edge runtime Publishing
The target Audience of this blog are the architects who are evaluating which type of publishing would suit their customer's requirement.This blog serves as decision guide in choosing between Snapshot Publishing and Edge runtime Publishing in sitecore xm cloud
Sitecore XM CloudKey Differences Between Sitecore JSS and Content SDK
Sitecore has announced the end-of-life (EOL) for Sitecore JSS in June 2026. All JSS projects should migrate to the Content SDK. This blog outlines the key differences between Sitecore JSS and the Content SDK to help teams plan their transition.
Sitecore XM Cloud Sitecore JSSTransition from Sitecore XP/XM Developer to a Seasoned Sitecore XM Cloud Developer
This blog is for the developers who has worked on xp/xm and starting with XM cloud. this provides fundamental difference in how developers serialize, publish, deliver, and extend in sitecore xm cloud when compared with xp/xm
Sitecore XP Sitecore XM Cloud2025
1/Jan
Attending Community Events
I attended Sitecore Symposium virtually and joined the post-Symposium product update sessions. I also follow the Discover Sitecore YouTube channel to stay current. Additionally, I’ve attended multiple Sitecore User Group sessions, both virtually and in person.
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