In Joomla! 1.7: Programming and Packaging Extensions, author
Joseph LeBlanc bridges the gap between site administration
and customization by developing Joomla! components, plug-ins,
modules, and other extensions. The course shows how to configure
various development tools, create and display modules, and
receive, process, and display data following the Model View
Controller (MVC) design pattern. The course also covers making
human-readable URLs, incorporating JavaScript , translating the
user interface, and managing site security. Exercise files
accompany the course.

Topics include:

* Defining extension types
* Translating essential language strings
* Displaying information in modules
* Defining Model View Controller
* Modeling data
* Styling views with CSS
* Handling HTML JForm elements
* Implementing configuration panels
* Building URL routes
* Exploring DOM libraries
* Marking multiple addresses with JSON
* Setting and listing favorites
* Restricting backend access
* Debugging languages
* Packaging extensions

Download File Size:475.62 MB

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