Guides
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This page shows version 4.x. The current version can be found here.
This is a collection of tutorials and best practices on working within and extending Contao.
- Adding Back End Assets
How to add custom CSS or JavaScript to the back end.
- Back End Routes
Custom routes within the Contao back end.
- Coding Standards
Coding Standards that Contao follows.
- Fragment Controllers
The concept behind fragment controllers.
- Managing Data Records
Creating a DCA to manage custom data records.
- Modify the Container at Compile Time
How to make changes to the container at compile time in the Contao Managed Edition.
- Namespaces & Class Names
Recommendations for namespaces & class names.
- Publishing Bundles
How to publish a bundle to be installed in Contao.
- Using Content Elements for your Table
This guide shows how to use Contao's content elements as child records for the records of your own table.
- Your First Extension
How to set up a Contao extension.