Books, Training & MODx Learning Resources
Sometimes you need an extra helping hand to get started.
Buying the treeware listed below is a great way to start learning MODx, and it also helps support MODx. The tutorials and external learning sources in the sidebox are another great resource to help you learn to become one with MODx.
Books:
MODx Web Development
by Antono John Solar
Building dynamic websites with the PHP application framework and CMS. Simple, step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure and customize MODx.
MODxでつくる!最強のCMSサイト (単行本)
by MODxフォーラムJapanese Co (著)
Learn how to use MODx, in Japanese. Originally published in 2007.
Training:
If your organization offers MODx training, please use our partner form to let us know. We're actively seeking local training partners across the globe.
Online Tutorials & Information
The articles below represent some of the best online resources for learning MODx. Also don't hesitate to pop over to the forums and ask for assistance.
- Susan Ottwell knows a thing or 2,000 about MODx. Learn the ins and outs of what makes MODx tick and find insightful tutorials on creating custom modules at Sottwell.com.
- Bob's Guides by Bob Ray likewise provides a great overview of MODx concepts and applications.
- The Coding Pad by community member einsteinsboi is relatively new to the scene but is already going strong. Find a great introduction for newbies there: Building a Website with MODx for Newbies.
- Shane Spongle wrote Working With a Content Management Framework: MODx for Net Tuts, an awesome intro to MODx (also in German at the Medianotions blog). Shane blogs regularly on MODx and related topics at MODx Developer.
- If you want to make blogs, PR archives, podcasts or FAQs, the Ditto support site is a great place to start.
- Community member Kongdongo set the bar for all future documentation with more than 130 pages on the uber-menu-building snippet Wayfinder: The (almost) Complete Guide to Creating Menus in MODx Using Wayfinder
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