ember-learn · amyrlam · Jul 25, 2020 · Jul 18, 2020 · Jul 21, 2020 · Jul 22, 2020
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 title: The Ember Times - Issue No. 156
 author: Chris Ng, Abhilash LR, Jared Galanis, Amy Lam
-tags: Recent Posts, Newsletter, Ember.js Times, Ember Times, 2020
+tags: Newsletter, Ember.js Times, Ember Times, 2020
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+---
+title: The Ember Times - Issue No. 157
+author: Chris Ng, Michael Donaldson, Mehul Kar, Isaac Lee, Amy Lam
+tags: Recent Posts, Newsletter, Ember.js Times, Ember Times, 2020
+alias : "blog/2020/07/24-the-ember-times-issue-157.html"
+responsive: true
+---
+
+👋 Emberistas! 🐹
+
+LexasCMS releases official support for JSON:API and more 🎉,
+Deprecation Stages RFC is out 🚀,
+tweaking UI behavior with Ember Data queries 📝,
+learn what reactivity means with an example 💡,
+read the blog post series of lessons learned working with Ember 📔,
+and last, but not least, "Ember Data in the Wild" Octane edition is here 📣!
+
+READMORE
+
+---
+
+## [LexasCMS releases official support for JSON:API and more 🎉](https://www.lexascms.com/blog/introducing-the-jsonapi-content-delivery-api/)
+
+Have you been looking to integrate a headless CMS with your Ember.js application?
+
+LexasCMS recently shipped a new **JSON:API compliant content delivery API** which aims to make this integration easier than ever before.
+
+Read the [release blog post](https://www.lexascms.com/blog/introducing-the-jsonapi-content-delivery-api/) for more information.
+
+### [New Ember Data addon for LexasCMS released](https://github.com/LexasCMS/ember-data-lexascms)
+
+<!--alex ignore easy-->
+[Michael Donaldson (@mike183)](https://www.github.com/mike183) has published the new **ember-data-lexascms** addon for easily integrating LexasCMS with any Ember.js application.
+
+Simply install the addon, configure your space ID and application adapters/serializers, and begin pulling content directly from LexasCMS using Ember Data.
+
+You can visit the addon's [GitHub repo](https://github.com/LexasCMS/ember-data-lexascms) for more details.
+
+### [Ember.js integration guide for LexasCMS](https://www.lexascms.com/docs/integrations/ember-js/)
+
+A new integration guide for Ember.js has been published in the LexasCMS documentation.
+
+This guide will show you how simple it is to begin **pulling content from LexasCMS** into your Ember.js application.
+
+Check out the [full integration guide](https://www.lexascms.com/docs/integrations/ember-js/) on the LexasCMS website.
+
+### [Simple blog website using Ember.js and LexasCMS](https://github.com/LexasCMS/example-ember-blog)
+
+[Michael Donaldson (@mike183)](https://www.github.com/mike183) has created an example of a simple blog website which has been **developed using Ember.js and LexasCMS**.
+
+You can view the source code in the [GitHub repo](https://github.com/LexasCMS/example-ember-blog), and even use the project to quickly deploy your very own blog using the 'Deploy to Netlify' button in the repo's README.
+
+---
+
+## [Deprecation Stages RFC is out 🚀](https://github.com/emberjs/rfcs/pull/649)
+
+A new RFC takes Ember's promise of **stability without stagnation** to the next level
+by introducing "Deprecation Stages". After multiple months of weekly discussions,
+the [Deprecation Process strike team](https://discord.com/channels/480462759797063690/690649313457602651) details a process to introduce deprecations
+that will both allow early adopters to move <span style="font-style: italic;">faster</span> and larger apps to wait for the
+dust to settle. [Check out the RFC and weigh in!](https://github.com/emberjs/rfcs/pull/649)
+
+---
+
+## [Tweaking UI behavior with Ember Data queries 📝](https://codingitwrong.com/2020/06/23/ember-list.html)
+
+[Josh Justice (@CodingItWrong)](https://github.com/codingitwrong) has a new [blog post](https://codingitwrong.com/2020/06/23/ember-list.html) about Ember Data, his <span style="font-style: italic;">favorite</span> part of Ember.js. Josh writes about building a todo list application, [Surely](https://github.com/CodingItWrong/surely-ember). He touches on querying with JSON:API, the basics of working with the model, sorting with Ember Data, the nuances of reloading, and more. Check out [Tweaking UI behavior with Ember Data queries] and the accompanying [GitHub repo](https://github.com/CodingItWrong/surely-ember) to learn more about putting Ember Data to use! 
+
+---
+
+## [What is reactivity? 💡](https://dev.to/theaswathprabhu/what-is-reactivity-116f)
+
+<!-- alex ignore just -->
+A key feature of Ember Octane is the new **reactivity** model. In essence, reactivity is **deciding what to rerender and when**. A good reactivity model can help us focus on business logic because the rerender _just works_.
+
+To illustrate this point, [Aswathprabhu R.](https://dev.to/theaswathprabhu) shared [What is Reactivity?](https://dev.to/theaswathprabhu/what-is-reactivity-116f) on his blog. You will learn what updating the DOM manually may look like in vanilla JavaScript, then how frameworks like React and [Ember](https://guides.emberjs.com/release/in-depth-topics/autotracking-in-depth/) help separate the rerender logic.
+
+We encourage you to check out Aswathprabhu's [explanation of reactivity](https://dev.to/theaswathprabhu/what-is-reactivity-116f) today!
+
+---
+
+## [Blog post series of lessons learned working with Ember 📔](https://mono.company/frontend/getting-to-grips-with-ember/)
+
+[Johan Ronsse (@Wolfr)](https://github.com/Wolfr) wrote a series of blog posts on working with Ember especially coming from a [designer’s point of view](https://mono.company/frontend/working-within-ember-designer-point-of-view/). The blog explains how [angle bracket and other Octane features](https://mono.company/frontend/getting-to-grips-with-ember/) make invoking components feel like writing HTML for designers.
+
+The blog also showcases a [button component](https://mono.company/frontend/doing-more-with-a-smaller-team-an-ember-octane-example/) to illustrate how a good public interface helps end users be effective. The code that they have to write is simpler, which prevents them from introducing errors.
+
+Finally, the last blog post covers [nifty tools](https://mono.company/frontend/working-within-ember-designer-point-of-view/) that the Ember ecosystem provides. Addons make the complicated understandable and codemods help everyone move to the latest Ember release as soon as it becomes available.
+
+Read all three blogs in the series below:
+
+- [Getting to grips with Ember](https://mono.company/frontend/getting-to-grips-with-ember/)
+- [Doing more with a smaller team: a button component example](https://mono.company/frontend/doing-more-with-a-smaller-team-an-ember-octane-example/)
+- [Working in an Ember codebase from a designer point of view](https://mono.company/frontend/working-within-ember-designer-point-of-view/)
+
+---
+
+## ["Ember Data in the Wild" Octane edition is here 📣](https://twitter.com/iamdtang/status/1286705740019716097)
+
+<!-- alex ignore tang -->
+Hot off the press is the 2nd edition of [David Tang (@skaterdav85)](https://github.com/skaterdav85)'s [Ember Data in the Wild](https://leanpub.com/emberdatainthewild/c/octane-edition). 🎊
+
+The 2nd edition presents new and updated content that is tailored to Ember Octane. If you are interested in learning more about Ember Data, be sure to check out [David's book](https://leanpub.com/emberdatainthewild/c/octane-edition)! You can find the complete Table of Contents on the purchase website.
+
+---
+
+## [Contributors' corner 👏](https://guides.emberjs.com/release/contributing/repositories/)
+
+<p>This week we'd like to thank <a href="https://github.com/jordpo" target="gh-user">@jordpo</a>, <a href="https://github.com/pzuraq" target="gh-user">@pzuraq</a>, <a href="https://github.com/kiwiupover" target="gh-user">@kiwiupover</a>, <a href="https://github.com/jad359" target="gh-user">@jad359</a>, <a href="https://github.com/mansona" target="gh-user">@mansona</a>, <a href="https://github.com/rwjblue" target="gh-user">@rwjblue</a>, <a href="https://github.com/bmish" target="gh-user">@bmish</a>, <a href="https://github.com/lindyhopchris" target="gh-user">@lindyhopchris</a>, <a href="https://github.com/gibso" target="gh-user">@gibso</a>, <a href="https://github.com/mehulkar" target="gh-user">@mehulkar</a>, <a href="https://github.com/simonc" target="gh-user">@simonc</a>, <a href="https://github.com/ijlee2" target="gh-user">@ijlee2</a>, <a href="https://github.com/chrisrng" target="gh-user">@chrisrng</a>, <a href="https://github.com/chancancode" target="gh-user">@chancancode</a>, <a href="https://github.com/mike183" target="gh-user">@mike183</a>, <a href="https://github.com/amyrlam" target="gh-user">@amyrlam</a>, <a href="https://github.com/knownasilya" target="gh-user">@knownasilya</a>, <a href="https://github.com/amessinger" target="gh-user">@amessinger</a>, <a href="https://github.com/roncodes" target="gh-user">@roncodes</a>, <a href="https://github.com/lenoraporter" target="gh-user">@lenoraporter</a>, <a href="https://github.com/jaredgalanis" target="gh-user">@jaredgalanis</a>, <a href="https://github.com/kategengler" target="gh-user">@kategengler</a>, <a href="https://github.com/jenweber" target="gh-user">@jenweber</a>, <a href="https://github.com/JoaoDsv" target="gh-user">@JoaoDsv</a>, <a href="https://github.com/akankshadharkar" target="gh-user">@akankshadharkar</a>, <a href="https://github.com/xg-wang" target="gh-user">@xg-wang</a>, <a href="https://github.com/richgt" target="gh-user">@richgt</a>, <a href="https://github.com/nummi" target="gh-user">@nummi</a>, <a href="https://github.com/SYU15" target="gh-user">@SYU15</a> for their contributions to Ember and related repositories! 💖</p>
+
+---
+
+## [Connect with us 🤓](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqu7Lw_9cIkRtAiXKitgkAo4xX_pV1pdCfMJgIr6Py1V-9Og/viewform)
+
+<div class="blog-row">
+  <img class="float-right small transparent padded" alt="Office Hours Tomster Mascot" title="Readers' Questions" src="/images/tomsters/officehours.png" />
+
+  <p>Wondering about something related to Ember, Ember Data, Glimmer, or addons in the Ember ecosystem, but don't know where to ask? Readers’ Questions are just for you!</p>
+
+  <p><strong>Submit your own</strong> short and sweet <strong>question</strong> under <a href="https://bit.ly/ask-ember-core" target="rq">bit.ly/ask-ember-core</a>. And don’t worry, there are no silly questions, we appreciate them all - promise! 🤞</p>
+
+  <p>Want to write for the Ember Times? Have a suggestion for next week's issue? Join us at <a href="https://discordapp.com/channels/480462759797063690/485450546887786506">#support-ember-times</a> on the <a href="https://discordapp.com/invite/zT3asNS">Ember Community Discord</a> or ping us <a href="https://twitter.com/embertimes">@embertimes</a> on Twitter.</p>
+
+  <p>Keep on top of what's been going on in Emberland this week by subscribing to our <a href="https://the-emberjs-times.ongoodbits.com/">e-mail newsletter</a>! You can also find our posts on the <a href="https://emberjs.com/blog/tags/newsletter.html">Ember blog</a>.</p>
+</div>
+
+---
+
+That's another wrap! ✨
+
+Be kind,
+
+Chris Ng, Michael Donaldson, Mehul Kar, Isaac Lee, Amy Lam, and the Learning Team
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