Database

Article: Database upgrades in Joomla 1.6

The Joomla database structure has remained relatively constant since Joomla 1.0 was first launched in 2005, and even beyond that to Mambo 4.5.2. After six years, it was time to refactor, fix many issues holding Joomla back, and set the stage...

Also labeled: Joomla 1.6, Upgrading, Conversion

Article: Removing a Legacy: Part 1

Joomla 1.5 provides a "Legacy Mode" to allow most developers a way to get up-and-running easily. However, you really want to get off the dependence on Legacy Mode as soon as you can. The new Joomla framework in version 1.5 provides a far...

Also labeled: Legacy mode, Security

Article: Removing a Legacy: Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of my series on converting an existing component to work natively in Joomla version 1.5 without using legacy mode. Last time we looked at Legacy Mode, fixing the constant that prevents direct access to files and solved some database...

Also labeled: JRequest, Legacy mode, Parameters, Users, Sanitising input