Possible Recipe - Module Development Primer

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most module development "how tos" are too antsy to get into the code they start talking about hooks without talking about what hooks are.

im thinking about writing a "primer" to creating modules... im just thinking about a Table of Contents...will add more when i have it done

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YES!

bluesomewhere's picture

And I bet we could get a heap of support if we tackle it for D8. I've seen a few attempts, but like you mention, few take time to explain the important concepts.

For D8?

mheinke's picture

huh i didnt think about that... that might be pretty freaking good.

im thinking of walking the user through developing a simple module that creates a record keeping application of some sort. not sure on the details yet. but basicly:

What is a module?
What does a module consist of?
what is a Hook?
Creating a module directory (info file)
Create a Help Section (hook help)
Create an admin form for default settings
Create a content type that is secured with hook_permission

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