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Posted by German Kalinec on 07/08/2025 06:42 PM


Integrating School IDs


and other updates


I just finished integrating support for school ID numbers into FABLMS. IDs now tie directly into the system, making student lookup and data handling a lot smoother. It came out pretty.

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Posted by German Kalinec on 02/07/2025 01:04 PM


Building Your First Website


A Tutorial


Put together a quick-start tutorial for building a basic website using DiCMS. It walks through everything from setup to templates—no fluff, just the steps you need. If you're ready to get something live fast, this’ll get you there.

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Posted by German Kalinec on 12/12/2024 08:17 PM


My First Milestone


It was a hard one


Hit my first milestone with DiCMS! I’ve got a basic blog engine up and running, and it’s already feeling like something I’d actually want to use. Lots more to do, but it’s starting to feel real.

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Posted by German Kalinec on 11/04/2024 02:22 PM


The Future of Blogger


because this project should end too


Thinking about what a blog engine should feel like—simple, flexible, and easy to write in without the noise. I want something that makes publishing posts fast, clean, and maybe even a little fun again. It’s not about more features, just the right ones.

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Posted by German Kalinec on 10/30/2024 10:16 PM


The Future of DiCMS


a "complete" project


I’ve been thinking a lot about where DiCMS is headed—and what it shouldn’t become. It’s not trying to be everything for everyone. Just a solid, simple CMS that plays nice with developers who want control without the chaos.

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Posted by German Kalinec on 10/23/2024 07:09 PM


DiCMS: What it is


A short explanation


Kicked off a new side project: a lightweight content management system built with Laravel, just for developers. It’s not trying to be WordPress—just something clean, customizable, and fun to build with. If you like tinkering with your tools, this one’s for you.

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Posted by German Kalinec on TBD


Design Changes


also, a new website


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