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Joomla 1.6
Joomla 1.6
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...
Joomla 1.6 already demonstrates the ability to add your own user groups and access levels. Recently the groundwork for the new permissions system was completed and is ready to showcase.
The Joomla 1.6 Adminstrator menu has undergone some changes. Users now has its own menu that includes adding groups and access levels for viewing content and other features have been moved around. Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on the...
In Joomla 1.6, sections and categories have been combined into a single category tree. In addition to this, there is no limit to the depth of categories you can define. Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on categories to find out more.
Joomla 1.6 now includes the ability to customise the access levels by which you can view content. Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on content access levels to find out more.
Joomla 1.6 includes several new features for modules. You can time a module to be published between two dates, and you can set modules to be excluded from particular pages. Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on modules to find out more.
Joomla 1.6 includes a new feature called template styles. This gives you the ability to use a single template in many different ways by saving different sets of options as a style. Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on template styles to find...
There are a number of changes to the toolbar in the Joomla 1.6 Administator, particularly in edit screens, to bring button names and behaviour in line with what you are familiar with in a desktop application. Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on the...
Joomla 1.6 now supports integrated trash management for all content. Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on trash management to find out more.
The ability to add your own user groups is new in Joomla 1.6. You can also add users to one or multiple user groups. Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on user groups to find out more.
Andrew Eddie interviews Andrea Tarr about a new Administrator template in Joomla 1.6. This template has been designed to meet accessibility requirements allowing Joomla to be not only viewed, but used by and ever wider audience. Watch...
Today I am proud to announce the launch of a new site: learn.theartofjoomla.com. This site aims to be the premiere learning centre for Joomla 1.5 and Joomla 1.6 extension development. It contains new Joomla 1.6 training videos, in high-quality HD...
This video looks at the new access controls (user groups and permissions) in Joomla 1.6 as presented by Andrew Eddie on 15 May 2010, a few days before the Beta 1 release. This is part 2 of 3 in a series of in-depth talks on Joomla 1.6.
This video looks at the many of the changes in Joomla 1.6 that developers need to be aware of as presented by Andrew Eddie on 15 May 2010, a few days before the Beta 1 release. This is part 3 of 3 in a series of in-depth talks on Joomla 1.6.
This video looks at what's new in Joomla 1.6 for site administrators as presented by Andrew Eddie on 15 May 2010, a few days before the Beta 1 release. This is part 1 of 3 in a series of in-depth talks on Joomla 1.6.
Joomla 1.6 is approaching release and it's time for developers to start thinking about upgrading their components to be ready. In fact, now is a great time to start. Andrew Eddie walks you through how he upgraded a simple editor...
The previous article, "when should site owners upgrade to Joomla 1.6?", looked at the things a Joomla web site owner would consider when trying to answer that question. But what about the developer? Do they have the luxury of...
Should I upgrade my site to Joomla 1.6? Can I upgrade it? Where are the extensions for Joomla 1.6? Is Joomla 1.6 stable? These are but some of the many questions rushing around the Joomla community at this very moment....
