Snippet: quickly switch between databases
In one of my recent projects I had to get some data from the external database, in this case it was a Sugar CRM database. So I had to write a little function, which I will share with you now.
Pstbn.com – a pastebin driven by Contao
As I have recently published the Contao function lookup tool, I decided to show you one project more. The idea is simple and I bet you have already know that. A pastebin is a tool that is usually used to share code snippets, either in a chat or forums talk. My pastebin is available under the http://pstbn.com/ and comes with several features:
- Code snippet expiration
- Password protected
- Multiple highlighting, from AS3 to XML
- Multiple highlight themes, those syntaxhighligher genuine + Contao’s default theme
- Copy URL and code within one button click
There still might be some issues since the project is still in beta phase.
Contao function lookup
I have recently published a little script that allows you to check most popular functions in Contao. You can find it at the http://library.qzminski.com/. To use it, simply enter the function or tag you are looking for, then choose appropriate function from the search results. For example: “generateImage()” or “image”. Note that not all Contao functions are in the database yet!
Good habits while coding in Contao
I want to dedicate this post to all Contao module developers, which are either novice or messy programmers. I have recently checked quite a number of extensions in the official repository, and it becomes a real challenge if you woud like to adjust some of them to your needs.
How to create a payment method in Isotope
In this article, I will show you how to create a new payment method such as PayPal or PostFinance in the e-commerce for Contao – Isotope. As the example payment to adapt we will take Icepay. Recently I was requested by Vascom to develop this, and since the extension is free and you can find it in repository, I also have written this short tutorial covering major steps of development process. (more…)