One approach I find useful when developing Craft plugins is to think of the plugin as a client of its own API. Not only does this force me to concentrate on the core functionality of the plugin right from the get-go, it also changes my perspective on what a plugin actually is. Stephen Lewis
In these instructions I’ll explain the basics of how I handle AJAX page transitions for Craft CMS using history.pushState. Zack Spear
Dependency conflicts between Craft plugins are a thorny problem, not of Craft’s making. In very specific circumstances, we can sidestep these issues by using “global” plugin dependencies. The rest of the time, the best we can do is err on the side of caution, and fail gracefully. Stephen Lewis
Special guest Andrew Welch joins the show to help us take a deeper look at Twig, the templating language for Craft CMS. We discuss some of the features that developers should consider for more efficient development, namely filters and macros. CTRL+CLICK CAST
When writing a Craft plugin, you should be very selective about what you put in your service classes. If you’re developing a very simple Craft plugin, chances are you won’t need to worry about its public footprint. For more complex projects, the techniques described in this article will make your plugin easier to test, and ensure that it is only used in the manner you originally intended. Stephen Lewis
In this post, take a quick look at how we moved from Wordpress to Craft CMS and how we think it will help make both our website and services even better. Bluegg
Ben Croker, the author of Craft Plugin Development, recorded a free bonus update to his course. The update covers some initial considerations for making your plugin Craft 3 compatible. Ryan Irelan
For developers who want more control and performance than WordPress offers, Craft CMS offers a compelling solution. In this tutorial, I'll introduce you to Craft CMS and summarize its core features. Jeff Reifman, Tuts+
Here's some documentation for create Craft plugins specifically intended to be run from the command line. In this blog post, Mike demonstrates how to set up a console plugin and invoke it from the command line. Mike English, Atomic Object
We'll take your content strategy and create a content model that reflects your strategy in the CMS, making it easier and more efficient for your authors, for a better return on investment of your website, and saving time and effort for the long term. 3 Red Kites
Craft CMS gives you an exceptional amount of control to balance design freedom, a flexible content architecture, and powerful management features for content strategists. In this workshop we will explore Craft's wide range of tools to help manage your content strategy. Read More »
Ben Parizek
Brandon is the founder of Pixel & Tonic, creators of Craft CMS. Product + Support spoke with him about getting into the CMS business, supporting customers, and building a community. Ian Landsman
With Craft and the picture element, you can display images optimized for different breakpoints and have more control over your responsive layouts. You'll need Picturefill to enable the picture element in browsers that don't support it natively. If you aren't familiar with the picture element, the Picturefill site does a great job of explaining the markup and its features. Stephen Bowling
We’re a design and web development agency that primarily focuses on small businesses and NGOs. That means content heavy sites, with a few extra features sprinkled in. Zoltan Varady
I've wanted to give Craft CMS a go for a while now and figured the best way to do it is with a personal project. My photo blog is in dire need or a revamp and as such I've decided to migrate to Craft. Caffeine Creations
