Develop an Extension or Template
One of Joomlaâs strengths is its extensibility and Joomla extensions provide users with specialized functionality. The Joomla Extensions Directory (shown in Figure 22-3) at http://extensions.joomla.org is a great place to get an overview of the types of extensions developers are writing. You can take an existing GPL extension and update it for the latest version of Joomla, fix bugs, or create a totally new component with cutting-edge technology. The possibilities are limitless.
Figure 22-3. The Joomla Extensions Directory
If youâre a designer and you donât know programming but do know some HTML and CSS, you can design your own templates. Creating a slick template is easy and can be done in a simple text editor or Adobe Dreamweaver.
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