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How to find the right tool for the job

Written by Cory

Friday, 03 November 2006

One of the most common questions I see in the forums is, "Is there a component/module/mambot/plugin that does (insert your function of choice here)?" Whenever I see a question like that, I head over to the Joomla! Extensions Directory (JED), perform a quick search, and find a list of components that either meet the person's need, or come really close to what the person wants. At the time I am writing this, the JED lists 947 Joomla! extensions.

My point is, if you ever find yourself needing a specific function, head over to the JED and do a quick search. Chances are, if you can't find it there, you can't find it anywhere.

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lon: ...

ok, so the stuff isn't hard to find, how the hell do you install it though, that is the question.

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Joomla! extensions (components, modules, plugins/mambots, and templates) come in a compressed file (.zip, .tar.gz, etc.) that acts as an installation package. In your administrator control panel, if you click on "Installers" in the menu, you will see components, modules, and mambots listed. If you click one of those choices, you will see a screen with an option to upload the installation package to your site. That's all there is to it. Joomla! handles the rest for you.

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