development
The first step – part two
Last time in part one we setup a web server and looked at PHP output. This time in part two we will look at:
1. variables
2. functions
3. scope and globals
The first step – part one
So you want to modify your Moodle installation? You’ve learnt a little about HTML and CSS, but you’re not really a programmer. As Moodle’s dynamic element is orchestrated by PHP which is a scripting language (similar to a programming one). How can you make that leap?
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Refactoring
Introduction This month I’m going to discuss ‘Refactoring’ within the context of developing, maintaining and improving a Moodle plugin. The
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The ‘OO’ in Moodle
Introduction Moodle stands for ‘Modular Object Orientated Dynamic Learning Environment’ (and the first word is ‘Modular’ and not “Martin’s” as
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To Boost or not to Boost, that is the question
Introduction Time marches on and with that time we seek to improve upon what we have created. So has been
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Icing on the Pi
Introduction Like most developers I’m a bit paranoid about backups and I really dislike having to repeat something I’ve already
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Anyone for a Hot Potato?
In a recent blog post, “Wow, Hot Potatoes had a Facelift”, I provided a few reasons why language educators should
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Making learning objects on the cheap
Over the course of a term, teachers sometimes identify gaps in their instructional materials. These gaps may be specific outcomes
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H5P’s Column feature
Following up on the March 13th post, H5P’s Course Presentation feature, I’d like to suggest that you consider another powerful
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