My third MODx site is about to launch. It’s relatively simple (no forms!) so I had the chance to really concentrate on refining my architecture, and the work I’ve done will stand me in good stead for a while (unless I give in to the enticements of SilverStripe or ExpressionEngine, or just ditch the PHP altogether and finally get up-and-running with Django).
“Refining his architecture? What does he mean?” For me, learning to use MODx well has been about working out how to combine templates, template variables, chunks and snippets in a logical and efficient structure. A good application – a small one, at least – should have a shape that you can envision (if you’re the kind of person who … read on »
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The Magical MODx ManagerManager Plugin
My first MODx-powered website went live today (Pinnacle Telecom Group plc), and my intention now is to share some of my experiences. From a development point of view MODx is so flexible that there are several ways of doing most things, so if like me you constantly fret about your architecture and constantly refactor your code for re-usability, you might be confused about just what is the best way of doing things, especially if you’re just starting out. So in this and forthcoming posts I’ll be discussing some of my development techniques.
This post is mainly an introduction to the ManagerManager plugin written by Nick Crossland. In my opinion it is absolutely indispensable, unless you’ve come up with your own way … read on »
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