Joomla! 1.7: Programming and Packaging Extensions with Joseph LeBlanc

In this course, 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.

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