Extension is a fancy word for a simple concept. Think of TYPO3 extensions as units that extend the TYPO3 core, each one adding an extra function to the software. Other software makers may refer to them as modules, plugins or add-ons. Extensions are created by individual developers or agencies in the TYPO3 community, many of whom make their code freely available for use via the TYPO3 Extension Repository (TER) on TYPO3.org
Issues You Might Run Into When Upgrading TYPO3 Extensions
When considering to upgrade your TYPO3 installation, one of the bigger parts you need to take care of is the upgrade of all installed extensions. Some of them might be your own, others are public extensions.
Read moreHow To: Route Enhancer For News
One of TYPO3’s core features are Human Readable URLs. Even though they are working fine for standard pages, some extbase extensions like ext:news require specific adjustments. In this article, Steffen Dietrich explains how to configure readable URLs for your news section.
TYPO3 v9’s New Extension Scanner Makes Planning Upgrades Easier
The new Extension Scanner included in TYPO3 v9 helps you analyze websites and applications to better plan and estimate your upgrades. Are you working with an older TYPO3 version? The scanner's standalone version also works with TYPO3 v6, v7, and v8.
First Steps to Building a TYPO3 Extension (Like QueryBuilder)
How to build a TYPO3 extension like QueryBuilder, an easy-to-use and powerful filter for lists? Step one is to create the basic folder and file structure for TYPO3 extensions. In this tutorial, Henrik Elsner walks you through and shows how to set up the basics. Find out more!
TYPO3 Blog Extension for Version 9 With New Features
The TYPO3 Blog Extension has been made compatible to the new TYPO3 v9 LTS version and is now available for free download in the TER. Hooks have been updated and a couple of neat new features have been added, like comments on comments, reCAPTCHA, search engine friendly RSS feeds and lots more!
Adding Information to the System Environment Toolbar
Nearly every part of TYPO3 CMS is extendable. In this blog post and the embedded video tutorial, Susanne Moog shows how to extend the system information toolbar to add more helpful info.
On Custom PHP Extensions & TYPO3 Development Skills
There are three common approaches to building custom PHP extensions. How to acquire the skills you need to make them? Wouldn’t it be great to give a less experienced developer an opportunity to learn, and give them on-the-job training?
Debugging TYPO3 with Xdebug and PHPStorm
Debugging is a necessary process to fully identify and ultimately correct bugs in programs. For a new approach to said process, watch a tutorial from our developer Susi, demonstrating the advantages of debugging your TYPO3 installation with Xdebug and PHPStorm: Learn how to debug faster and more efficient!
MaxServ’s MATE Nominated for Best Magento Extension
Yay! Our Dutch partners at MaxServ are nominated for the Dutchento Award 2018 in the category ‘Best Magento extension’ for their unique solution called MATE (Magento and TYPO3 Environment). It combines the e-commerce capabilities of Magento 2 and the user-friendly content managing environment of TYPO3 CMS. Learn more in this article.
How to Make Your TYPO3 Application GDPR Compliant
The coming into effect of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25 May 2018 is going to have a substantial impact on planning, developing and maintaining websites and web applications. Find out how to build GDPR compliant applications with the TYPO3 GDPR extension in this article.