How to create a block for Moodle using PHP
Genre: eLearning | MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: aac, 44100 Hz
Language: English | VTT | Size: 524 MB | Duration: 1h 25m

What you'll learn
How to create a 'block' in Moodle using PHP
How to setup the folder structure for a 'block'
How to create configuration options in a 'block'
How to setup the access file for a 'block'
How to implement a simple YouTube Playlist view in a 'block'
How to add global administration settings to a 'block'
How to implement the language file for a 'block'

Requirements
How to program in PHP
Have access to a development environment with PHP and Moodle installed
Have a basic understanding of Moodle and how it is used
Description
This course will take you through the complete process of developing a Moodle block. A 'block' is a special type of plugin used in Moodle 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.

It is highly recommended that you have PHP, HTML, jаvascript and CSS experience before attempting to create a block in Moodle but it is not essential that you have worked in Moodle before.

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

Completing a YouTube playlist RSS reader function to demonstrate the block

The block process is recorded using Moodle 3.9 but the code can be used in Moodle 3.7.2+

Who this course is for:
Moodle developers and administrators with PHP skills