MODx Web Development is a new book from Packt which will help users create a powerful, dynamic website by using the individual elements of MODx. Written by Antano Solar John this book is an example-driven tutorial, which will take readers from the installation of MODx through to configuration, customization, and deployment. It will enable them to build a fully-functional, feature-rich website quickly and without any programming language.
MODx is a content management system and PHP web application framework rolled into one. With the ease of a CMS and the extensibility of a framework, MODx allows you to develop professional-looking, intricate websites with its easy-to-use interface and flexible architecture. MODx provides reusable code called snippets most of which are so generic that, without any modification, they can serve multiple functionalities. The generic nature of the snippets makes it possible to get the perfect customization that is so hard in other content management systems.
This book will help readers change the look and feel of their site by creating their own templates using HTML, CSS, and widgets. Readers will learn a few core snippets such as Ditto and Way finder in detail. These powerful and flexible snippets will enable them to add multiple functionalities to their site.
With logical, and step-by-step instructions this book will show readers how to create their own unique site by adding and editing documents using the inbuilt TinyMCE editor. Beginner's as well as experienced web developers will benefit from this book.