In this new series of Magento tutorials, I will explain the function and use of the Adminhtml Grid Serializer object. We will see how it functions as well as how we can create our own custom serializers to handle our data. Continue »
In this tutorial we will explore our journey through Magento's layout XML further by showing how we can easily create our own custom layout handles to target specific conditions and scenarios. Continue »
After discussing the basics of the Magento Layout XML elements and an overview of the template rendering process, in part 2 we will explain both in some more detail and present some techniques to perform more advanced layout actions out of the box. This article should give you an idea... Continue »
One of the fundamental areas a Magento designer and developer needs to become very intimate with is understanding the layout XML files that control what a Magento site displays. This is the first part of a series of articles that will attempt to demystify the layout XML. Continue »
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