> 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._
- [Unofficial - Joomla Core Files Mirror](https://mirror.myjoomla.io/) - The oldest, most complete, most respected mirror of all Joomla and Mambo versions ever compiled and maintained.
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.
- [Extensions Compatible with J4 Alpha](https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/?searchall=&filter%5Btags%5D%5B%5D=&filter%5Bcore_catid%5D=&filter%5Bincludes%5D=&filter%5Bversions%5D=40&filter%5Btype%5D=&filter%5Bhasdemo%5D=&filter%5Bnewupdated%5D=&filter%5Bscore%5D=&dir=DESC&limitstart=&controller=filter&view=extension&layout=list&Itemid=145&clearorders=0&clearfilters=1) - Extensions ready for Joomla 4.
- [Custom Fields for Joomla](https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/?searchall=&filter%5Btags%5D%5B%5D=517&filter%5Bcore_catid%5D=&filter%5Bincludes%5D=&filter%5Bversions%5D=&filter%5Btype%5D=&filter%5Bhasdemo%5D=&filter%5Bnewupdated%5D=&filter%5Bscore%5D=&dir=DESC&limitstart=&controller=filter&view=extension&layout=list&Itemid=145&clearorders=0&clearfilters=1) - New Custom Fields in the Joomla! Extension Directory (JED).
- [FOF (Framework on Framework)](https://github.com/akeeba/fof) - FOF (Framework on Framework) is a Rapid Application Development framework for Joomla!.
- [Javascript Frameworks](https://docs.joomla.org/J3.x:Javascript_Frameworks) - The Joomla! CMS includes a number of JavaScript Frameworks.
- [Joomla! Framework](https://framework.joomla.org/) - Designed by software developers for software developers. Easy to Adapt. Easy to Extend.
- [Joomlatools Framework](https://www.joomlatools.com/developer/framework/) - All of Joomlatools extensions are powered by the Joomlatools Framework.
- [joomla-extensions/boilerplate](https://github.com/joomla-extensions/boilerplate) - Boilerplate files for Joomla! extensions
- [joomla-extensions/weblinks](https://github.com/joomla-extensions/weblinks) - This repo is meant to hold the decoupled com_weblinks component and related code.
There are many templates. So, the topic of "Templates Frameworks" seems to be the right way to name the family of the best templates around.
- [Gantry - Next Generation Theme Framework](http://gantry.org/) - Develop CMS themes quickly and efficiently while providing flexibility and ease-of-use for end-users.
- [T3 for Joomla!](http://www.t3-framework.org/) - The all new, modern and flexible Joomla Template Framework built with Bootstrap 3.
- [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).
- [Running Automated Tests for the Joomla CMS](https://docs.joomla.org/Running_Automated_Tests_for_the_Joomla_CMS)
### Extension Development for JED submission
- Most Common Submission Errors
- Install name doesn't match listing name.
- Use the [JED Checker](https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/miscellaneous/development/jedchecker/) tool to screen your extension before resubmitting.
- [How do you recover or reset your admin password?](https://docs.joomla.org/How_do_you_recover_or_reset_your_admin_password%3F)
- [Security Checklist/You have been hacked or defaced](https://docs.joomla.org/Security_Checklist/You_have_been_hacked_or_defaced) - On Line Action List.
- [Joomla CodeSniffer - (PHP CS 2.8)](https://github.com/joomla/coding-standards) - Modern 2.0.0-alpha
### Tips and Tricks
A handy reference for beginners.
- [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.
- [Testing Joomla! patches](https://docs.joomla.org/Testing_Joomla!_patches) - This page explains how you can contribute to the Joomla project by testing
- [Testing Joomla! patches QuickReferenceGuide](https://docs.joomla.org/Testing_Joomla!_patches_QuickReferenceGuide) - A Quick Reference Guide for testing
- [Ruud68 - coding-standards/Joomla/Sniffs](https://github.com/Ruud68/coding-standards/tree/master/Joomla/Sniffs/Deprecated) - A whole bunch of depreacted functions and classes
- [JWC 2017 - Joomla 4 - Coming to a Website near you!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UKh8RmWTrI&list=PL0Lg2fzcJu1Rk-Ylwo1kKNZvY_Pz8yhW0&index=9), by George Wilson
- [JWC 2017 - Joomla 4ward](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT05Co1hqDA&list=PL0Lg2fzcJu1Rk-Ylwo1kKNZvY_Pz8yhW0&index=23), by Michael Babker
- [JAB17 - New authorization library in J4 - redone for performance and flexybility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwX_dYpZw5k&index=3&list=PLSwFVRVZ3joRaNi8VgagcqW4IxX5MmYOc), by Klas - All about new authorization library is replacing JAccess in J4.
- [JAB17 - Prepare your extension for Joomla 4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FKSrAVcDqU&list=PLSwFVRVZ3joRaNi8VgagcqW4IxX5MmYOc&index=6), by Allon Moritz. Allon leads the media manager team and is porting the Joomla CMS to namespaces in the Joomla 4 working group.
- [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)
- [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
- [Joomla 4 compatibility layer in 3.8](https://developer.joomla.org/news/717-joomla-4-compatibility-layer-in-3-8.html) - With the release of Joomla 3.8 a first compatibility layer for Joomla 4 was released.
- [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)
- [Media Kit](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EU_d_-uae2lHA-IbvnXJo5h6ZBK84tUO0-Xx7lC0qm0/edit#). Promotional Materials about Joomla.
- Joomla is an open source project fully managed by a community, where volunteers collaborate with their experience and time.
- Joomla is an award-winning content management system (CMS). During 2017, Joomla won the **Best Free CMS**, by [2017 CMS Critic Awards](https://community.joomla.org/blogs/community/joomla-is-the-best-free-cms-by-2017-cms-critic-awards.html)
- Within the main functionality,"ease of use" and "extensibility" (8,000+ approved extensions) are always highlighted. This is the core functionality: <https://www.joomla.org/core-features.html>. Natively, Joomla incorporates 2FA authentication.
- Joomla is an established CMS, with a mature code base (370,000+ lines of code), more than 12 years of evolution (29,000+ commits) and supported by a great team of collaborators (780+).
- Joomla is used in 6.6% of CMS and 3.2% of global websites.
In particular, security is a strength of Joomla:
- Joomla has the [Best Practice Guides](https://developer.joomla.org/coding-standards.html) in its development standard and is a measure that applies to core development and approved extensions within the ecosystem.
To confirm Joomla's security assurances in perspective, Joomla had 94 security reports, while WordPress had 254 and Drupal 313 respectively. You can find the full analysis here: https://www.getastra.com/blog/cms/security-comparison-of-cms-wordpress-vs-drupal-vs-joomla/
- In short, Joomla is ideal for corporate sites, non-profit organisations, or educational institutions.
- About the news of Joomla in 2017, this is a good summary of the day-to-day topics of the project: https://www.joomla.org/announcements/general-news/5722-joomla-year-in-review-2017.html
- [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.
