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In Joomla! 1.7: Programming and Packaging Extensions, author Joseph LeBlanc bridges the gap between site administration and customization by developing Joomla! components, plug-ins, modules, and other extensions. The course shows how to configure various development tools, create and display modules, and receive, process, and display data following the Model View Controller (MVC) design pattern. The course also covers making human-readable URLs, incorporating JavaScript , translating the user interface, and managing site security. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:

    Defining extension types
    Translating essential language strings
    Displaying information in modules
    Defining Model View Controller
    Modeling data
    Styling views with CSS
    Handling HTML JForm elements
    Implementing configuration panels
    Building URL routes
    Exploring DOM libraries
    Marking multiple addresses with JSON
    Setting and listing favorites
    Restricting backend access
    Debugging languages
    Packaging extensions