CMS Architecture in 1.5 and 1.6

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''A '''software framework''' is a reusable design for a software system (or subsystem). This is expressed as a set of [[:Wikipedia:abstract class|abstract class]]es and the way their instances collaborate for a specific type of software. Software frameworks can be [[:Wikipedia:Object-oriented programming|object-oriented designs]]. Although designs don't have to be implemented in an object-oriented language, they usually are. A software framework may include support programs, code [[Wikipedia:Libraries|libraries]]<ref>See also [[PHP libraries]] bundled with Joomla!</ref>, a [[Wikipedia:JavaScript|scripting language]]<ref>See also [[JavaScript libraries]] bundled with Joomla!</ref>, or other software to help develop and ''glue together'' the different components of a software project. Various parts of the framework may be exposed through an application programming interface ([[Wikipedia:Application programming interface|API]]).''
 
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The [[:Category:Joomla! 1.5|1.5]] and [[:Category:Joomla! 1.6|1.6]] versions of the Joomla! [[CMS]] are based on a three-tiered system that consists of the following:
  
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[[:Category:Joomla! 1.5|Joomla! 1.5]] is a three tiered system:-
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[[File:JoomlaArchitecture0.png|thumb|425px|Joomla! 1.5 Architecture]]
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* The top, Extensions layer, consists of [[Extension|Extensions]] to the Joomla [[Framework]] and its applications:
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# The top, Extensions layer, consists of [[Extension|Extensions]] to the Joomla [[Framework]] and its applications:
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* The middle, Application layer, consists of applications that extend the Framework [[JApplication]] class. Currently there are four applications included in the Joomla distribution:-
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# The middle, Application layer, consists of applications that extend the Framework [[JApplication]] class. Currently, there are four applications included in the Joomla distribution:
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** [[JInstallation]] is responsible for installing Joomla on a web server and is deleted after the installation procedure has been completed.
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#*[[JInstallation]] is responsible for installing Joomla on a web server and is deleted after the installation procedure has been completed.
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** [[JAdministrator]] is responsible for the back-end Administrator.
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#*[[JAdministrator]] is responsible for the back-end website administration.
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** [[JSite]] is responsible for the front-end of the website.
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#*[[JSite]] is responsible for the front-end of the website.
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** [[XML-RPC]] supports remote administration of the Joomla website.
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#*[[XML-RPC]] supports remote administration of the Joomla website.
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* The bottom, Framework layer, consists of:-
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** the Joomla [[Framework]] itself, whose classes are listed below.
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#*the Joomla! [[Framework|Framework]]<ref>See also [[Platform]]</ref><ref>[[Joomla! Framework vs Joomla! Platform]]</ref> itself, whose classes are listed [[Framework/1.5#Packages and Classes|here]].
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#*[[Plugin|Plugins]] extend the functionality available in the [[Framework]].
  
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Latest revision as of 08:39, 24 August 2012

Contents

The 1.5 and 1.6 versions of the Joomla! CMS are based on a three-tiered system that consists of the following:

Joomla! 1.5 Architecture
  1. The top, Extensions layer, consists of Extensions to the Joomla Framework and its applications:
  2. The middle, Application layer, consists of applications that extend the Framework JApplication class. Currently, there are four applications included in the Joomla distribution:
    • JInstallation is responsible for installing Joomla on a web server and is deleted after the installation procedure has been completed.
    • JAdministrator is responsible for the back-end website administration.
    • JSite is responsible for the front-end of the website.
    • XML-RPC supports remote administration of the Joomla website.
  3. The bottom, Framework layer, consists of:

[edit] Further Reading

  1. ↑ See also Platform
  2. ↑ Joomla! Framework vs Joomla! Platform
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