Step by step, detailed instructions taking you through the complete process from zero code to functioning block.

This course is for you if you have at least basic PHP, HTML, JavaScript and CSS experience before attempting to create a 'block' in Moodle but it is not essential that you have worked in Moodle before.

A 'block' is a special type of plugin that can be added to pages, dashboards and other display areas in Moodle. A 'block' has a unique set of requirements when developing in Moodle that will be covered in this course. 

I am assuming that you have been asked to create a block for Moodle or that you have a great idea for a block and want to learn to create it for yourself. This course is perfect as it assumes you have no knowledge of the Moodle coding framework and will take you step by step through the process to help you make your first block.

Why was this course created?

The complexity of Moodle and how it has been created can be extremely daunting for someone looking at the Moodle codebase for the first time. This course was created to explain how everything fits together. 

After spending 12 months looking through all the relevant forums and online help, I realised that I didn’t want others to go through the same trauma by having to test and scrape pieces together. I want to bring it all together in one place for you so that you can efficiently and effectively learn the basics of the framework without getting confused by old code and trying to mix and match code.

This course will take you through the complete process of developing a Moodle block.

This course will teach you the basic structure and requirements of a 'block', then take you through the actual process of:

- Creating a fully functioning block

- Adding the core files

- Managing versions

- Adding the access file

- Adding instance configuration options

- Adding global config options

- Adding the language file for the block

I was so excited when I completed my first block and demonstrated it to the first group of teachers. Showing them how to use the block and having them absolutely love how it solved one of their biggest issues was a huge buzz. 

Developing your own block that solves a big issue for staff or students will make you feel invincible and you will start to think of other amazing solutions you could create to make the Moodle learning management system even better.

If you have some basic PHP, HTML, JavaScript and programming experience then this course is exactly designed for you. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist.  

Having strong problem solving skills will make it easier for you but also being able to see the big picture in that you are developing a block to solve a specific issue for your teachers and students will be the motivation to work through the bugs and code issues that you may come across when programming.

The Moodle framework is an incredibly powerful product, but because of this, it can be complex. So for many it may seem too complicated to attempt to unravel the structure of the code or where to even begin to look at how you could create your own block. 

I don’t want you to waste time, learn the wrong process or learn about old functions you can no longer use. The biggest benefit is that you get to go through and build a block with me while I explain how and why we are doing certain processes and why we are calling certain functions.

You could learn this like I did over a period of 12 months or could learn the same information and get a head start in only 30 days. 

The course is available 24/7 and can be consumed in your own time.

I’m 99% certain you’re going to love this product, and that’s one reason why my current return rate is so low. I want to make sure that you’re 100% happy with me, the product and your purchasing experience which is why I always offer a full, no fuss money back guarantee within the first 30 days. If it turns out it’s not for you for whatever reason, no questions asked.

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