Joomla! Exntension

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Joomla Extension

Basically a Joomla extension is any program or application that extends the core functionality of the Joomla! CMS. Think forum, directory, comments, galleries, so on and so on, something you could blow on…

There are three types of extension: Component Module Plugin

Joomla Extentsion

Before you will use it. Let's me review some features

Joomla separates two parts: Front End Back End

Joomla depends on files and database Joomla Extension Address

http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/

Joomla Extension

What? Why? How? Example

What is a Joomla component?

A component is an extension that enhances the core functionality of your Joomla CMS. This is usually displayed in the “main content” section of your website. Think forum, image gallery, contacts. So on and so on.

Why do you need component?

Example: If you want to upgrade your web base to be a forum. So you must create component by yourself or download

Then your web has a forum But you must validate the source code and/or

background of the component

How to install and uninstall?

Administrator Site > Extensions > install / uninstall

Install: click install 1. Upload Package File: Offline installation 2. Install from Directory: Offlince installation 3. Install from URL: Online installation

Uninstall: click component > choose the component name and click Uninstall

How to use?

After you installed. How to test?

Back End: click components menu and find your component name

Front End: Create a link page: Menus > Menu items > New Menu Item: [New] Click on Component name >

Customize yourself > Save Go to front end click your link

How to use?

How to use?

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How to use?

What is a Joomla module? A module, for the most part, is a program to

create content that surrounds your “main content” section. These are mainly displayed in the different module positions: top, left, right, etc. Joomla modules usually go hand-in-hand to display certain information from other installed components. Ex: display latest forum post made on your forum component, display random images from your image gallery component, display latest news, most popular articles, so on and so on. Even the menus are modules. Note: You can display modules in “main content”, but that’s another how-to.

Why do you need module?

Because it's a feature. It can show your tool for your purpose

It can run with other modules and component

How to install and uninstall?

Back to slide 7 Just change Component to module

How to use?

After you installed Select block for appearing module's position You can set position up to your block but refer

to your template. How many blocks in your template? How to know your position name in your

template? Where are these? How to know ordering?

How many blocks in your template?

Count in your position in Details fieldset

Where are these?

Back End > Extensions > Template Managers Select your current template > Edit > Preview

How to know ordering?

Extension > Modules > Select module item Detail > Order

What is a Joomla plugin?

This is usually a trigger that is used to immediately extend the functionality of your “main content”. Think gallery inside of content. Think comments; think automatic thumbnails, editor, so on and so on.

Why do you need plugin?

Because we add the feature to your component or module.

Ex: editor ...

How to install and uninstall?

Back to slide 7 Just change component to plugin

How to use?

Refers to the plugin Example

I would like to upgrade JCE editor for Article Manager.

First I download and install it Then change editor Go to site menu > Global Configures > Site > Site

Settings > Default WYSIWYG Editor > Select JCE Create an article to test

Reference

http://www.joomlathug.com/quick-tips/general/what-is--joomla-extension.html

http://joomla.org/

Thank you!Good luck!!

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