Akshay Barve

Technical Blogs – 2025 Contribution Summary

This year, I wrote 12 technical blogs based on real project scenarios, mainly focused on migration to Sitecore Search and the challenges faced along the way. The goal behind every post was simple - to document practical solutions, share learnings, and help teams who might encounter the similar issues in their projects.

I wrote multiple blogs on Sitecore XM and Docker that came directly from the issues that were solved during development. These include fixing stale DLL problems in Docker, res...

Feature Request - Searching Within Facets (SEARCH-5440) & Documentation Improvement Request

As part of the same evaluation, we noted that Sitecore Search does not currently allow searching within facet values. This is a common expectation in modern search experiences, and we requested this capability. Sitecore Support confirmed the gap and submitted it as a feature request under SEARCH-5440.

While reviewing related behaviors, we also found that keyword searches reset facets when using the onKeyphraseChange action. One of our team member identified an alternative approach using updat...

Bug Report - Content Collection Edit UI Breaks for Multi-value Attributes (SEARCH-5363)

During our POC with Sitecore Search, I identified an issue in the Content Collection Editor where the UI breaks whenever a document contains attributes with multiple values, such as an array of strings typically used for facets. When these values increase, the edit form becomes distorted and difficult to use.

I reported this to Sitecore Support, and the behavior was confirmed as a product bug and registered under reference number SEARCH-5363. Support mentioned that there is no immediate fix a...

Bug Report - Missing “View Details” Button in Sitecore Search Ingestion Errors

While working with the Sitecore Search Ingestion API, I noticed that the error log in the portal displayed a message instructing to “Click on ‘View Details’ to see more”, but the actual View Details button was missing from the UI. Since this made debugging difficult, I raised the issue with Sitecore Support to confirm whether it was a configuration problem or a product issue.

Sitecore investigated the behavior and confirmed that the missing button is a product bug, which has now been register...

Completed the Sitecore Search Business User Knowledge Badge

This year, I completed the Sitecore Search Business User Knowledge Badge as part of my effort to strengthen my understanding of Sitecore Search. I had planned to explore the platform in depth, especially the differences between various search providers and what it takes to migrate to Sitecore Search in real project scenarios. Earning this badge was the first step toward that goal.

It helped me build a solid foundation and gave me a structured start to the learning path I had set for myself. T...

Sitecore Hackathon 2025 Participation

I took part in the Sitecore Hackathon 2025, where we built a solution that connects Sitecore Search with Google Maps for real-time, location-based search experiences in Next.js applications. Our idea was to simplify the process of using Sitecore Search for geo-based content discovery, something that usually involves several API calls and a lot of manual setup.

We created a reusable component that handles geolocation, integrates directly with Google Maps, and fetches relevant results from Site...

LinkedIn Posts And Broadcast

I actively contribute to the Sitecore community through LinkedIn by sharing posts about updates, features, and my learnings. These posts are a way to broadcast Sitecore’s capabilities, spread awareness, and connect with professionals. My aim is to share knowledge, highlight useful insights, and keep the community informed and engaged with Sitecore’s evolving ecosystem.

Following is the list of all the LinkedIn posts that I have done this year in no specific order.

LinkedIn Profile: https:/...

Training Committee Member and Coordinator

I have been an active member of the training committee in my organization, contributing significantly to various Sitecore Technology Sessions conducted throughout the year. My responsibilities included driving, organizing, and conducting training sessions for assigned technologies, ensuring all sessions were thoroughly reviewed and well-prepared before delivery. Collaborating with training partners, I worked to ensure the smooth execution of these programs. Additionally, I delivered sessions on ...

Sitecore Basics Session : Scheduler Task & Agent

Presentation Link:

• https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/understanding-sitecore-schedulers-configuration-and-execution-guide/273561625

Video Link:

• https://vimeo.com/horizontalinc/review/997256177/3cdd2f9c9f

I conducted a session focused on the fundamentals of Sitecore Schedulers, designed to help participants automate and manage scheduled tasks efficiently. The session began with an introduction to Schedulers, their purpose, and an overview of their functionality. It provided a detai...

Sitecore TECH Talks - What you need to know about Sitecore XM Cloud Forms

I had the privilege of contributing to Sitecore Tech Talks hosted by (Varun Shringarpure) by presenting a session on XM Cloud Forms, where I shared insights into its key features, usage, and significance in the modern digital landscape. During the session, I simplified complex concepts to help the audience understand how XM Cloud Forms can streamline form creation and enhance user experiences. This talk was a great opportunity to connect with the Sitecore community and demonstrate the potential ...

Code Repo - Using magic of Sitecore SSC API for authentication in Headless XM

Here is the link of code repo for the session that I had taken. Session has already been mentioned in the list but this entry is made for the code repo that we had shared during the session.

Sitecore MVP Mentorship Program - Attended Sessions, Feedbacks and Broadcasted through LinkedIn post

This year, I had the privilege of joining the Sitecore MVP Mentorship Program as a mentee, an experience that proved to be both transformative and inspiring. The program not only deepened my technical expertise and broadened my understanding of Sitecore technologies but also connected me with some of the most exceptional professionals in the Sitecore community.

I attended various sessions conducted under this program throughout the year, and below is the video URL and LinkedIn posts for the ...

Certified Sitecore XM Cloud Developer | Empowering Success Through Exam Prep and Peer Support

Certified Sitecore XM Cloud Developer - One more achievement is unlocked !!

I had the privilege of attending the "Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Exam Prep Webinar" on December 13, 2023. This session was incredibly insightful, providing valuable guidance and preparation tips that proved instrumental in clearing the certification exam. A special highlight was the "Voucher Code" shared during the webinar, an excellent opportunity I made sure to share with others to help them benefit as well.

Bey...

Sitecore XM Cloud Personalization Capabilities

I've dedicated efforts to comprehensively outline Sitecore XM Cloud's personalization capabilities, detailing the inherent features and functionalities available for out-of-the-box personalization. Additionally, I've extended this knowledge-sharing by creating a podcast focused on illuminating these aspects, contributing to the Sitecore community's understanding of effective personalization strategies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g17mTkS_VyI

Sitecore XM 10.3 with CD - "Could not find configuration node: database/database[@id='master']"

I assisted my mentor, Daivagna, in analyzing an issue we encountered at the beginning of our Sitecore XM 10.3 project. This issue was persistent even in a plain Sitecore XM 10.3 setup. After creating a support ticket, Sitecore support identified and registered it as a bug with reference number 578367, acknowledging the observed behavior. This experience can provide helpful insights to the Sitecore community.

Sitecore Dictionary Challenges While Migrating From Monolithic to Headless SXA Site

This experience was unique as it sheds light on how dictionary configuration functions in both Sitecore XM and XP. During the migration of a substantial monolithic solution to a headless architecture, we encountered differences in dictionary configuration between XP and headless implementations. Our blog documents these variations, detailing the adjustments made specifically for the headless setup, offering insights valuable for similar migrations.

Sitecore XM Cloud Boot Camp And Training Session

I participated in a comprehensive 5-day boot camp and training sessions facilitated by Kiran Patil and Daivagna Nanavati. This intensive program covered various aspects of Sitecore XM Cloud, starting from the basics and progressing to equip developers for project readiness.

The primary aim of this webinar was to skill up the team and prepare them for executing XM Cloud Projects effectively. As a result of our participation, we received internal certificates from the trainers, validating our...

Automation deployment (OctoPack) copying dll to Webroot location.

High CPU to completely normal CPU - SXA issue, SXA pages not loading in mobile device

We had a issue where the CPU was spiking up like anything when ever some pages where getting accessed through mobile site. This issue was one of them where we had to put so much efforts to get a solution and finally after trying for days, I found out the root cause of it and it was all related to a issue of "Illegal recursion detected".

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