In this chapter, we will learn how to program Backend modules. In addition, we will create several classes that gather information displayed by a Backend module. These classes will be hooks to TYPO3 TSFE objects (page object). This is the final chapter on programming in the book.
As usual, we will plan before implementation. The advantages of planning have already been discussed in the previous chapters, and we will take this topic up again.
Kickstarter generated a sample Backend module for us. The module is available under the Web main module in the left menu. We will show the following information in the module:
Fixed number of latest logins. For each login, we will show the following:
Date and time of the login
How much time a user spends on the site
User real name (name column in the
fe_userstable)User login name (username column in the
fe_userstable)The number of pages visited
Monthly view shows...