You landed on a website and it felt like someone punched you in the face. The typography was a chaotic mess, the navigation seemed utterly lost, and the colour palette was aggressively disturbing. It felt less like a user interface and more like the design had grabbed your heart in a fist and started squeezing. Welcome to the world of brutalism in web design.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being recognized by your peers. I learned this firsthand in 2011, when my colleague Isidro Baquero and I discovered our Spanish Joomla blog had been nominated for a J.O.S.C.A.R award at JandBeyond. We were just two engineers passionate enough to write about Joomla! in our native language. We didn’t win, but that moment of validation was unforgettable: it felt like we had achieved something amazing.

Having a dedicated website for your podcast isn’t just a bonus - it’s essential. It’s your home base, your archive, your identity. While platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts help you distribute your voice, your website gives you control over the experience. Joomla! is a great tool to manage your podcast, so let’s dive into what you need to host a premium podcast website.

Podcasting is a powerful way to connect with others, build a community, and let your voice be heard. So a podcast about all the good things Joomla can bring could be a great idea to make get the word out. But too often, people hold back - thinking they need fancy equipment, expensive software, or a perfect studio to get started. The truth is: you don’t.

If you’re passionate about Joomla! and looking for new ways to engage the community or grow your personal brand, podcasting might be your next big step.

Evolving into a proficient web developer hinges on continuous practice and overcoming diverse challenges encountered in your journey. To aid you on this path, I've curated a list of seven projects designed to enhance your skills as a Joomla web developer.

One of Joomla! Key strength lies in its extensibility through the use of Joomla extensions. If you have a passion for web development and want to contribute to the Joomla community, becoming a Joomla Extension developer can be a rewarding path to follow. In this article, we will explore the knowledge and skills required, along with some essential dos and don'ts, to help you embark on your journey as a Joomla Extension developer.

Joomla is an incredibly powerful and versatile Content Management System (CMS). Most of us think of Joomla when it comes to build complex websites, directories, and e-commerce stores. But these applications are more in the Content Management world. What happens when we need to develop a different type of web application? In those cases, it's common to use custom development and build our projects from scratch.

Newsletters are essential these days. Not only to advertise your business but also as a valuable way to connect to your audience. Some new companies allow you to create your newsletter and even to put it after a paywall. In Joomla, we have been able to do this for years. Let’s see how!

Colour contrast matters

When designing a website one technique for people with lousy design abilities (as myself) is to use Color Wheel to choose the best matching ones that fit your design.