Professional Joomla!

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As a leading force in affordable web site deployment, Joomla! stands out as the most significant noncommercial Content Management System (CMS) globally. With a rapid increase in downloads and add-ons, there is a pressing need for a resource that addresses the diverse requirements of professional Joomla! developers. This book addresses that need by focusing on development and deployment, specifically the new Joomla! version 1.5 and its features. Author Dan Rahmel guides you through creating all three types of Joomla! extensions—modules, components, and plug-ins—while explaining the use of Ajax technology and design patterns. You'll learn to optimize underlying technologies like PHP and Apache for peak performance, interface with external content, and set up Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). The book also provides insights into the Joomla! framework's internal structure, enabling you to modify and extend Joomla! to suit your needs. Key learning points include installing and configuring Joomla! servers for optimal performance, creating modules from scratch, utilizing Ajax for dynamic data retrieval, applying design patterns to solve programming challenges, fostering a virtual community, and tuning your site for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Management (SEM). This resource is ideal for web developers, designers, bloggers, and content creators with basic PHP skills, offering practical solutions a