MODx is a content management system and PHP web application framework rolled into one. With the ease of a CMS and the extensibility of a framework, MODx allows you to develop professional-looking, intricate websites via its easy-to-use interface and flexible architecture. MODx provides reusable code called snippets, most of which are so generic that, without any modification, they can serve multiple purposes. The generic nature of snippets makes it possible to achieve the perfect customization that is so hard to achieve with other CMSes. This book will have web developers up-and-running with MODx. With the use of step-by-step examples and illustrative screenshots, you will be guided through installation, configuration, and customization of MODx. By the end of the book, you will have created a powerful, dynamic website by using the individual elements of MODx, and without the need for programming know-how.

This book is an example-driven tutorial, which will take you from the installation of MODx through to configuration, customization, and deployment. Step-by-step instructions will enable you to build a fully-functional, feature-rich website quickly and without the knowledge of any programming language. This book is ideal for newcomers to MODx. Both beginners and experienced web developers will benefit from this comprehensive guide to MODx. No knowledge of PHP programming or any templating language is needed, but the more advanced chapters towards the end of the book will allow more confident developers to extend their applications even further by creating their own snippets.