How to Create Template Overrides in Joomla 3
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Course Summary
One of the great features of Joomla is that you can change the output from any extension by ausign template overrides. In this class, Barb takes you through the process of creating overrides
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Course Description
One of the great features of Joomla is that you can change the output from any extension by ausign template overrides. In this class, Barb takes you through the process of creating overridesBarb takes you through a detailed example, showing you many aspects of template overrides. Barb creates a photo directory view for the contacts component showing thumbnail images and names for each contact in a category.
After 28 years in public education, as classroom teacher, librarian and computer coordinator, Barb went into business for herself. She completed the Marlboro College Graduate School's MSIT program in 2006, receiving the President's Award for her capstone project - a Joomla! 1.0 site. She's been building open source CMS websites ever since.
Barb's background in library science supports an approach to web development that combines art, craft and puzzle-solving. She's happiest figuring out how to get database driven websites to deliver just what her clients need.
She has taught web coding and content management systems at the graduate and undergraduate levels. When not at her computer, you may find her working in her Vermont garden, playing Celtic tunes on a mandolin, or melting glass!
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Course Syllabus
Overview
Introduction
Setup
Install and Configure Breeze
File Structures
Creating Overrides
Overrides in J3 Template
Example
Contacts Component
Setup the Example
Create the Override
Adding the Photo
Improving the HTML
Adding Custom CSS
Renaming Files
Language Overrides
Summary
Joomla 3 Template Overrides Quiz