As we know in a default Magento installation it is not possible to delete orders once they have been placed. In this article we will examine several extensions which try to fix this shortcoming. Continue »
Using A Backend Model To Customize Magento (A Tip From Magento Developers Paradise)
This is a tip from Vitaly Korotun in his presentation at the Magento Developers Paradise on using custom backend models to customize Magento. I thought I'd expand on his tip with a worked example for my own benefit - but you may find it useful too! Continue »
Magento Extension Clashes – Winners and Loosers
When installing multiple Magento extensions they can clash. Essentially when both extensions try to rewrite the same core model or block only one gets through. In an attempt to not only understand the cause but also the outcome I've set up a small experiment to figure out the Winners and Loosers of Magento extension clashes. Continue »
Random Testimonials in Magento Using CMS Blocks – Part 2
In our first installment, we saw how we can quickly create a Magento template file with specific functionality. However, this clashes with the paradigm of separating design from business logic and can lead to the habit of implementing increasingly complex functionality in our presentation layer. In this part, we provide an extension you can take and extend to your own needs. Continue »
Quick Tip: On / Off switch for extensions
Most of us would have come across the option to Disable modules output in the Magento back-end under System > Configuration > Advanced. While the above does what it says (disable output from our extension's blocks) the extension is still in the system and active. So how do you fully disable an extension?. Continue »
Quick Tip: Cleaning out Extension Config Data
Removing extensions doesn't delete options in core_config_data among other things. This can lead to trouble later down the line and you're left wondering what's going on. This quick tip may help avoid hours of bug hunting. Continue »
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Free Magento Extension – Customer Comments In The Checkout
There are a number of "Customer Comments in the Checkout" extensions available already but, today, we offer one that is not only free but also teaches us a lesson in Magento minimalism. Enjoy! Continue »