> A curated list of awesome Joomla! resources by [@anibalhsanchez](https://twitter.com/anibal_sanchez) [https://blog.anibalhsanchez.com](https://blog.anibalhsanchez.com)
Awesome list of Joomla! seed repos, starters, boilerplates, examples, tutorials, components, modules, videos, and anything else in Joomla! community. All references are mainly coming from my personal bookmarks and suggestions. Feel free to send me new additions.
- [Joomla](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joomla). From Wikipedia: _Joomla is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) for publishing web content. It is built on a model–view–controller web application framework that can be used independently of the CMS._
These extensions are always found in any Joomla! site. For more extensions, search the [Joomla! Extensions Directory (JED)](https://extensions.joomla.org).
- [Akeeba Backup](https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/access-a-security/site-security/akeeba-backup/) and [Admin Tools](https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/access-a-security/site-security/admin-tools/) - Essential backup and administration tools
- [AcyMailing Starter](https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/marketing/newsletter/acymailing-starter/) - A well-known extension for mailing
- [Advanced Module Manager](https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/style-a-design/modules-management/advanced-module-manager/) - Beyond the standard Module Manager, with many powerful features.
- [Joomla 4 Alpha is Out! Check the extensions for compatibility Joomla](https://magazine.joomla.org/item/3290-joomla-4-alpha-is-out)
### New Media Manager
- [Joomla 4 New Media Manager: How it helps manage media files](https://www.gavick.com/blog/joomla-4-new-media-manager-how-it-helps-manage-media-files)
- [Be smart, load but don’t unload!](https://developer.joomla.org/news/716-be-smart-load-but-dont-unload-ui-frameworks.html) - Information to our users / Joomla and UI Frameworks
- [Episode IV - A new User Interface for the Joomla Backend](https://magazine.joomla.org/item/3289-episode-iv-a-new-user-interface-for-the-joomla-backend)
- [Joomla 4 and Bootstrap 4: Perfect integration](https://www.jomsocial.com/blog/joomla-4-and-bootstrap-4-perfect-integration)
### PHP 7 - Minimum Requirement
- [4 reasons why you should get PHP 7](https://www.joomla.org/announcements/general-news/5719-4-reasons-why-you-should-get-php-7.html). Be ready for #Joomla 4. It's coming in 2018
### Community News about Joomla 4
- [8 most exciting Joomla 4 new features](https://www.joomlart.com/blog/8-most-excited-joomla-4-new-features)
- [9 exciting Joomla 4 new features introduction](https://www.joomlart.com/blog/infographic-9-exiting-joomla-4-new-features-introduction)
- [A First Look at Joomla 4](https://www.joomlashack.com/blog/tutorials/first-look-joomla-4/)
- [Discovery Joomla 4 News Features and Release Plan](https://www.smartaddons.com/blog/discovery-joomla-4-news-features-and-release-plan)
- [Everything you need to know about Joomla 4](https://www.joomshaper.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-joomla-4)
- [Joomla 3 and Joomla 4 features comparison: 15 new things to take note](https://www.joomlart.com/blog/joomla-3-vs-joomla-4-features-comparison-15-new-things-to-take-note)
- [Accessing the database using JDatabase](https://docs.joomla.org/How_to_use_the_database_classes_in_your_script)- [Retrieving request data using JInput](https://docs.joomla.org/Retrieving_request_data_using_JInput)
- [Adding JavaScript and CSS to the page](https://docs.joomla.org/Adding_JavaScript_and_CSS_to_the_page)
- [Understanding Output Overrides](https://docs.joomla.org/Understanding_Output_Overrides) - A Personal Note: This is VERY important to master the art of customizing a site.
- [Codeception for Joomla!](http://codeception.com/for/joomla) - Combine all testing levels (acceptance, functional, unit).
- [JAB16 - Beyond Testing, by Michael Bodnarchuk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBL2sN-Bj7g&t=194s) - What are best practices for tests (with code samples).
- Use the [JED Checker](https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/miscellaneous/development/jedchecker/) tool to screen your extension before resubmitting.
- [API16:Framework](https://docs.joomla.org/API16:Framework) - The Joomla! Framework was an important part of the Joomla! CMS architecture in the versions 1.5 and 1.6. Do NOT confuse with the current JFramework (Yes, I know ...).
- [JPlatform](https://docs.joomla.org/Platform) - As of 24 April 2013, the Platform project has been retired. The Platform has been merged back into the CMS.
