Why is it necessary to make extensions for Joomla CMS

Joomla, which is a widely used open source CMS system that includes an incredible number of standard features expected of a modern CMS systems, such as. article manager, media manager, handling of menus, layouts etc.

Building a WEB-shop displays a sophisticated image, create a document management system, etc. would require extensions.

Expanding Opportunities in Joomla
Joomla has a highly developed system for handling extensions. This means that it is possible to "install" extensions for Joomla rather than change in Joomla code when you want to add / modify functionality.

This makes it possible for third party vendors to develop extensions for Joomla. There are already many extensions, which are often are quite freely downloaded and used.

For example extensions to the news modules, image galleries, user, web-shops etc. - Many of high quality. Links to many of these enhancements are available at joomla.org.

By installing one or several of these, already developed extensions, it will often be possible to put together a system-web, which together contain the desired functionality.

Modules, components and plug-ins
Joomla extensions can be divided into three types: modules, components and plug-ins in that order integrate deeper into the Joomla core.

Modules
Modules are typically small boxes that display one or more times on a page, and provides additional information or functionality - but not the main contents of a page as Components.

Components
Components are, unlike modules, often full applications and will be the main contents of the page. For example a web-shop or a gallery.

Plug-ins
When functionality to be modified / wanted all over the side, this often implemented in a plug-in.

Development of customer-developed extensions for Joomla
While there are thousands of extensions to Joomla, it may still prove that it is necessary to develop a specific extension for Joomla. For example some very specific data to be displayed in a uniform manner, integration with other systems etc.

In that case, WifTeQ are able to help the entire process, including setting requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation and installation.

Joomla extensions follow standards for extensions, and will "inherit" the design and layout from the page, including buttons, toolbars, etc. and possible need for database storage is also based on standard Joomla extension functionality.

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