Lesson 4 — Introduction to Fluid templates
Prerequisites and goals
Prerequisites
Theoretical prerequisites
This lesson assumes that you already know the following:
- Understand advanced RTE customization options and their impact
- Master the concepts of content transformation and processing
- Learn about custom plugin integration with the RTE
- Understand how to implement content validation rules
Practical prerequisites
Before you start this lesson, please have the following things ready:
- Successfully implement custom styling options in the RTE
- Configure content processing rules for specific needs
- Demonstrate proficiency in extending RTE functionality
- Apply proper validation and content cleaning rules
Goals
Theoretical goals
By the end of this lesson, you should know the following:
- Understand the basic concepts and syntax of Fluid templating
- Master the relationship between Fluid and TYPO3's template system
- Learn about Fluid variables, expressions, and viewhelpers
- Understand template file structure and organization
Practical goals
By the end of this lesson, you should have completed the following:
- Successfully create basic Fluid templates
- Implement basic Fluid syntax and expressions
- Demonstrate proficiency in using core viewhelpers
- Apply proper template structure and organization