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Getting Started with Magento Extension Development. This practical guide to building Magento modules from scratch takes you step-by-step through the whole process, from first principles to practical development. At the end of it you'll have acquired expertise based on thorough understanding

Getting Started with Magento Extension Development. This practical guide to building Magento modules from scratch takes you step-by-step through the whole process, from first principles to practical development. At the end of it you'll have acquired expertise based on thorough understanding

Branko Ajzele

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Modules, are a group of php and xml files meant to extend the system with new functionality, or override core system behavior. Most of the base Magento system is built using the module system, so you can see why they are an important feature for this rich open-source e-commerce solutions. This book explores key module development techniques and teaches you to modify, understand and structure your modules making it easy for you to get a strong foundation for clean and unobtrusive Magento module development.

Getting Started with Magento Extension Development is a practical, hands-on guide to building Magento modules from scratch. This book provides an in depth introduction and helps you discover features such as; blocks, controllers, models, configuration files, and other crucial elements which contribute to the Magento architecture. This book introduces the you to real-world modules and helps provide a strong foundation which you need to become a professional Magento module developer. The book further explores best practices and tips and tricks offering you the ultimate go to guide.

Getting Started with Magento Extension Development focuses on three areas. First you are guided through the entire Magento structure, where each important directory or file is explored in detail. Then the essence of the module structure and development is explained through the detailed coverage of models, blocks, controllers, configuration, and other files that manifest a single module. Finally, a detailed set of instructions is given for building four real-world modules, including a payment and shipping module.
  • Getting Started with Magento Extension Development
    • Table of Contents
    • Getting Started with Magento Extension Development
    • Credits
    • About the Author
    • About the Reviewers
    • www.PacktPub.com
      • Support files, eBooks, discount offers and more
        • Why Subscribe?
        • Free Access for Packt account holders
    • Preface
      • What this book covers
      • What you need for this book
      • Who this book is for
      • Conventions
      • Reader feedback
      • Customer support
        • Downloading the example code
        • Errata
        • Piracy
        • Questions
    • 1. An Overview of Magento Extensions
      • The root directory structure
      • Code pools
      • The theme system
      • Basic extension configuration
      • Controllers
      • Blocks
      • The model, resource, and collection
      • The event/observer pattern
      • Cron jobs
      • Helpers
      • System configuration options
      • Summary
    • 2. Building the Extension Maximum Order Amount
      • Planning your extension
      • Registering your extension
      • Building the configuration options interface
      • Adding the business logic
      • Summary
    • 3. Building the Extension Logger
      • Planning your extension
      • Registering your extension
        • Setting up the model and install script
        • Building the visual components
        • Adding the business logic
      • Summary
    • 4. Building the Extension Shipping
      • Shipping methods
      • Planning your extension
      • Registering your extension
      • Dissecting the existing shipping method
      • Defining your shipping method
      • Adding the business logic
      • Summary
    • 5. Building the Extension Payment
      • Payment methods
      • Planning your extension
      • Registering your extension
      • Dissecting the existing payment method
      • Defining your payment method
      • Extension business logic
      • Summary
    • 6. Packaging and Publishing Your Extension
      • Magento Connect
        • Free extensions versus commercial extensions
      • Packaging your extension
      • Creating an extension profile
      • Uploading the extension package
      • Summary
    • Index
  • Title: Getting Started with Magento Extension Development. This practical guide to building Magento modules from scratch takes you step-by-step through the whole process, from first principles to practical development. At the end of it you'll have acquired expertise based on thorough understanding
  • Author: Branko Ajzele
  • Original title: Getting Started with Magento Extension Development. This practical guide to building Magento modules from scratch takes you step-by-step through the whole process, from first principles to practical development. At the end of it you'll have acquired expertise based on thorough understanding.
  • ISBN: 9781783280407, 9781783280407
  • Date of issue: 2013-09-25
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_3b9n
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing