Developing Joomla Extensions

Presented by:

Sabuj Kundu
Founder & CEO CodeBoxr Web Services sabuj@codeboxr.com | http://codeboxr.com

What is Joomla Extensions

Joomla Extension Types

Component Module Plugin Template Language Library

Why Joomla Extensions (Cont.)

Extends core functionalities Add New features Custom Look & Feel Acts in your own language

Where to search for Extensions

Available with Joomla default packages 3rd Party extensions Extensions are GPLed
http://extensions.joomla.org

has more than 10,000 extensions Free or Commercial

Skills need to develop Joomla Ext.

Advance Joomla User Solid knowledge in PHP, MySql Familiar with MVC Understanding Joomla Framework Start from Developer Network http://developer.joomla.org/

Developing Joomla Components

Joomla = CMS+Framework Joomla Framework aka Joomla Platform http://docs.joomla.org/Framework

Developing Joomla Components cont.

Developing a Model View Controller Component (http://docs.joomla.org/ModelView-Controller) Need to extend JModel, JView, JController classes Check for 3 joomla version 1.5. 2.5 and 3.0 http://docs.joomla.org/Developing_a_ModelView-Controller_Component

MVC request handle in Joomla

tables

helpers

Creating a plugin
There are few types/groups Built-in types and option for 3rd party or custom types

Creating a plugin cont.

Availble Types
Content Plugin System Plugin User/profile Plugin Authentication Plugin Editor Community (3rd) More ..

Creating a Content plugin

Available Hooks onBeforeContentSave/onContentBeforeSave onAfterContentSave/onContentAfterSave onPrepareContent/onContentPrepare onAfterDisplayTitle/onContentAfterDisplay onBeforeDisplayContent/onContentBeforeDisplay onAfterDisplayContent/onContentAfterDisplay

JDN: http://docs.joomla.org/Creating_a_content_pl ugin

Other Resources for plugin dev.

Basic plugin idea http://docs.joomla.org/Creating_a_Plugin_fo r_Joomla_1.5 Creating a profile plugin http://docs.joomla.org/Creating_a_profile_pl ugin

Plugin Development
Creating smart search plugin http://docs.joomla.org/Creating_a_Smart_Sea rch_plug-in Creating a system plugin Available hooks for system plugin
onAfterInitialise, onAfterRoute, onAfterDispatch, onAfterRender

Developing Module
http://docs.joomla.o rg/Module_Develop ment

Twitter Bootstrap
Shabab Mustafa
Junior Web Developer CodeBox Web Services http://codeboxr.com

What is Twitter Bootstrap?

Wikipedia says,
Twitter Bootstrap is a free collection of tools for creating websites and web applications. It contains HTML and CSS-based design templates for typography, forms, buttons, charts, navigation and other interface components, as well as optional JavaScript extensions.

Why Twitter Bootstrap?

Because, it's so cute... :) Why for joomla Developers feel relaxed about UI/UX Designers happy to work with standard markups

How to use twitter bootstrap?

Documentation Page: http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap/
Part of Joomla JUI/JUX, available in Joomla root/media/jui from j3.0

How site looks with bootstrap?

Find the web showcase: http://bootswatch.com/

Any Question ?

Codeboxr
We think organic

We have 50+ Joomla extensions approved in JED Want to develop joomla extensions ? Send you query to info@codeboxr.com Visit our site, www.codeboxr.com