Summary

In this chapter, we have developed our first module using the Joomla! architecture. We looked at how Joomla! uses this new architecture to dispatch the module. We have learned how to create the manifest file for the module and how to add configuration parameters to the manifest file. We have created the English language files for the module and we have set them in the manifest. We have learned about standard module settings that are present in most of Joomla! core modules and how to add them to our module. Finally, we have learned how to use the configuration settings in our module code to have a more flexible display.

In Chapter 8, Developing a Joomla! Plugin, we will see again the Joomla! architecture in action and the differences in the manifest file for plugins. You will learn about the Joomla! plugin system and see how to use Joomla! events and how to add your events to the component. I will guide you in the process of developing a Joomla! plugin that will take your...