concrete5 is a little different from other content management systems. Of course, it has world-class inline editing capabilities and a powerful development framework, but it also is incredibly easy to create custom themes and add-ons. Developers and designers can even sell their creations in the concrete5 marketplace. In this chapter, we will learn how to create a very basic theme and also how to create a simple add-on package. Though each of these recipes has its own purpose, it might be useful for beginners to run through the recipes in order to make sure all of the required knowledge is attained.
concrete5 Cookbook
concrete5 Cookbook
Overview of this book
concrete5 is an increasingly popular open source content management system because of its incredible and easy-to-use interface. But, it also comes complete with a robust PHP framework, allowing web developers to create custom websites and applications with ease.
"concrete5 Cookbook" is a practical collection of solutions to tasks that both novice and experienced concrete5 developers face on a regular basis. Readers will learn multiple subjects, including full blueprints for developing an event calendar add-on and an image gallery block. Developers new to concrete5 will quickly learn how to customize concrete5 to their needs, and seasoned pros will find it an excellent quick reference for performing specific tasks.
"concrete5 Cookbook" will transform ordinary PHP developers into concrete5 experts capable of bending concrete5 to their will and unleashing the true power of this up-and-coming content management system. Throughout the course of over 140 recipes and 3 bonus project blueprint chapters, PHP developers will learn how to create custom blocks and dashboard interfaces as well as programmatically work with pages, files, users, permissions, and more. Discover the built-in Active Record support that makes working with databases simple and maintainable. Readers will also learn how to take advantage of the numerous helper classes included in concrete5, and will dive deep into the concrete5 MVC framework to create powerful custom websites and applications. Tie together all of the concepts learned in the recipes with 3 bonus chapters featuring complete blueprints to create a calendar add-on, an image gallery block type, and tips on how to sell your themes and add-ons for money!
"concrete5 Cookbook" is a complete collection of recipes to solve the most common (and some not-so-common) tasks that concrete5 developers will face on a regular basis.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
concrete5 Cookbook
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Free Chapter
Pages and Page Types
Working with Blocks
Files and File Sets
Using the Core Helpers
Working with Databases and Models
Creating CRUD Interfaces
Working with Users and Permissions
Working with Themes and Add-ons
System Events and Advanced Configuration
Blueprint – Creating an Image Gallery Add-on
Blueprint – Creating an Events Calendar Add-on
Submitting an Add-on Package to the concrete5 Marketplace
Index
Customer Reviews