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..  _introduction:

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Introduction
============

..  _what-it-does:

What does it do?
================

The extension provides a full rendering environment for Handlebars templates
within TYPO3 CMS. All `core features <https://handlebarsjs.com/guide/>`_ of
Handlebars.js are supported by the usage of the third-party library
`LightnCandy <https://github.com/zordius/lightncandy>`_.

Its main use is to seamlessly integrate Handlebars templates into TYPO3 without
the need to modify these templates again for output in TYPO3.

..  _features:

Features
========

* Full rendering environment for Handlebars templates
* Native support for custom Handlebars helpers
* Easy to extend and customize
* Built on dependency injection for better performance and maintainability
* Integration with TYPO3's cache framework for compiled templates

..  _support:

Support
=======

There are several ways to get support for this extension:

* Slack: https://typo3.slack.com/messages/ext-handlebars
* GitHub: https://github.com/CPS-IT/handlebars/issues

..  _contributors:

Contributors
============

This extension is based on the great work of `Digitas Pixelpark GmbH <https://www.digitaspixelpark.com/>`_.
It was heavily extended and is now maintained by `coding. powerful. systems. CPS GmbH <https://www.cps-it.de/>`_.

..  _license:

License
=======

This extension is licensed under
`GNU General Public License 2.0 (or later) <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html>`_.