Update: Since writing this article I’ve managed to setup a typo3 template with the TemplaVoila wizard, I still feel that the process is somewhat complicated, but with proper documentation it’s a lot easier and that’s what I’m trying to accomplish with that tutorial.... Read More
I’ve had problems with clever spam getting past Akismet ever since I started this blog. It’s annoying to say the least, I have no idea whether it’s humans or software posting but I’ve now installed WP Hashcash by Elliott Bäck to stop the bots. It employs a different tactic than your normal captcha:... Read More
Today I found Chili which is a jQuery plugin. I’ve been looking for something like this for quite some time. The ability to highlight code snippets client side is a very appealing thought. No more server side manipulation that might be prone to errors, follow the link to Priyadi’s autoescape plugin below for a more thorough discussion.... Read More
I usually start with a Yaml scaffolding when I make a new template for Joomla. When I use Yaml I know the basic structure of the HTML document is the best possible, and the CSS will work for IE6 out of the box. Yaml has been created by far more design and CSS savvy people than me and I trust them completely.... Read More
Update: There’s a whole new series on customizing Joomla, the tutorial on how to create a Joomla component from scratch might be especially interesting in relation to this tutorial.... Read More