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

Learning resources

Teacher's instructions

Student's instructions