Technical requirements
Before diving into this chapter on Magento’s layout system, there are a few technical requirements you need to have in place to ensure a smooth learning experience:
- AC installation: You need to have AC (or Magento Open Source) installed and running on your computer. This is your playground for learning and testing.
- Sample data: Having sample data installed in your AC/Magento setup is recommended. It gives you a realistic environment to practice with, making it easier to see how changes affect a live store.
- Developer Mode enabled: Ensure your AC/Magento installation is set to Developer Mode. This mode is essential for development as it provides more detailed error messages, better logging, and other tools that help in debugging and development.
- Basic XML knowledge: A basic understanding of XML is required. Since Magento’s layout system heavily relies on XML for defining the structure of web pages, knowing how to read and write...
