Lesson 2 — Building page templates using TypoScript
Prerequisites and goals
Prerequisites
Theoretical prerequisites
This lesson assumes that you already know the following:
- Understand TypoScript syntax, including objects, properties, operators, and conditions
- Master the concept of TypoScript hierarchies and template inheritance in TYPO3
- Learn about the role of TypoScript in TYPO3's configuration and templating system
- Understand how TypoScript integrates with other TYPO3 components and templates
Practical prerequisites
Before you start this lesson, please have the following things ready:
- Successfully write and test basic TypoScript code in the template module
- Create and modify TypoScript constants and setup configurations
- Demonstrate the ability to use TypoScript conditions and operators effectively
- Apply debugging techniques to troubleshoot TypoScript configurations
Goals
Theoretical goals
By the end of this lesson, you should know the following:
- Understand the structure of PAGE object and its configuration options in TypoScript
- Master the concepts of fluid templates integration with TypoScript
- Learn about content rendering configurations and template paths
- Understand how to manage static and dynamic page elements through TypoScript
Practical goals
By the end of this lesson, you should have completed the following:
- Successfully create and configure a basic page template using TypoScript
- Set up proper template file paths and configurations for Fluid templates
- Demonstrate proficiency in integrating content elements within templates
- Apply proper template inheritance and override techniques