Build a DNN Module in Minutes
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The document outlines a comprehensive guide for developing DNN modules, emphasizing the use of ASP.NET and various templates and resources available for developers. It covers architecture, development tips, best practices, and provides links to useful tools and documentation. The presentation aims to simplify the module building process and improve development efficiency for users and developers alike.
Build a DNN Module in Minutes
- 1. BUILD A DNN MODULE IN MINUTES Module development for everyone! @WillStrohl | www.HotcakesCommerce.com
- 2. WILL STROHL Director, Product Development Hotcakes Commerce San Francisco, CA [email protected] | HotcakesCommerce.com
- 4. WILL STROHL Using DNN since the beginning… @WillStrohl | www.WillStrohl.com | [email protected] Co-founder, ODUG Founder, DNNCon Leader Training Working Group DNN MVP DNN Author Former DNN Corp Employee Co-Host, DNN Hangout DNN Connect Member
- 6. • Build vs. Buy • Architecture • Development Templates • Module Walkthrough • Development Tips • Best Practices • Resources AGENDA
- 8. IT’S JUST ASP.NET, PEOPLE!
- 9. • Store: http://store.dnnsoftware.com • Forge: http://www.dnnsoftware.com/forge – http://www.codeplex.com – http://www.github.com BUILD VS. BUY
- 10. DOTNETNUKE ARCHITECTURE DNN ASP.NET .NET Internet Information Server Windows Server SQL Server
- 11. DOTNETNUKE ARCHITECTURE DNN ASP.NET .NET Internet Information Server Windows Server Web Content Management System Web Application Framework Used by end-users to create dynamic and interactive websites Used by developers to create application functionality SQL Server
- 12. WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Extensions Browser-based administration; unique content, appearance and membership for each portal Site 1 Site N Modules Skins Widgets Languages Providers Multi-tenant Site Architecture Content Pages Content Pages Users Users Single DNN Installation
- 13. WEB APPLICATION FRAMEWORK Core Services (API-enabled) Data Logging Scheduling Html Editor Navigation Search Index/Store Permissions Caching Friendly URL Membership Roles Profiles Authentication Plug-in Providers Forms, LiveID, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Active Directory, Custom Security, Syndication, Instrumentation, Localization … RADControls for ASP.NET AJAX UI Components Extensions User Controls, VB/C#, CSS, HTML, JQuery, etc.
- 15. TRADITIONAL DNN MODULE ARCHITECTURE Business Components Abstract Data Provider Concrete Data Provider User Controls User Interface DotNetNuke API
- 16. DNN MODULE ARCHITECTURE Business Components Abstract Data Provider Concrete Data Provider User Controls User Interface Other DB’s DAL2, REST, ORM, ADO.Net, etc. Web Services
- 17. TODAY’S DEMO Business Components Data Source User Controls User Interface DAL2 DotNetNuke API
- 18. • Most Popular Module Template – http://bit.ly/dnnmoduletemplate • DNN MVP Module Template – http://bit.ly/dnnmvptemplate • Social Module Template – http://bit.ly/dnnsocialtemplate • Other Templates*: – Gooddogs - http://bit.ly/dnngooddogs – Subodh - http://bit.ly/dnnsubodh • Other: – http://bit.ly/dnnextensions MODULE DEVELOPMENT TEMPLATES
- 19. DEMO What does the code look like?
- 20. • Encode DataProvider script files as UTF-8 • Use existing modules as a starting point • Use project templates as a starting point • Use templates like CodeSmith • Localize from version 01.00.00 • Use DNN controls and CSS classes • Use EditUrl() and NavigateUrl() • Look for DNN functionality FIRST – object browser – API help file MODULE DEVELOPMENT TIPS
- 21. DNN STORE
- 22. • Use the API whenever possible • SQL provider tokens • Windows Azure-friendly • Supports localization • DNN form pattern & CSS classes • No core changes • Thorough manifest file • Installs without error • Seamless uninstall • Develop for scale • Reasonable security MODULE DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES
- 23. THANK YOU! Additional Resources: • Development Wiki Article: http://bit.ly/dnnmoduledev • Visual Studio Template: http://bit.ly/dnnmoduletemplate • Team Development Example: http://bit.ly/dnnextensions • Official DNN Wiki: http://bit.ly/dnnwiki • DAL2 Documentation: http://bit.ly/dnndal2 • Best Practices Guide: http://bit.ly/icgmoduledev • DNN Connect: http://dnn-connect.org @WillStrohl | www.WillStrohl.com | [email protected]