Tag / Magento
A Quick Tip For Unit Testing Magento’s Translation
Unit Testing Magento: What to Expect Here’s a quick tip when testing with PHPUnit, perhaps when using the excellent framework from EcomDev. If a test relies on Magento’s translation, “__()” function, then…
Magento Web Development: Maintaining Magento Media
We are forever trying to streamline our workflows. That sounds like managerial speech, but it’s what we do every day. Today we make another step forward with Knectar’s Stage Media, an important…
The FRIGHTFUL Tale of the Magento Upgrade Path of DOOM!
When WannaHavaCookie.com wanted to upgrade their store from Magento version 1.3 to version 1.6 we of course lept at the chance to assist, on condition that it first be tested on a…
The EZ-Speedy-Make Me a Grid for Admin Method
Perhaps one of the most common requests on any Magento project is to make lists of things in the admin. The grid block supplied for this is a wonderfully versatile tool but…
The Definitive Magento Controller for Admin Pages
When answering questions I often see outdated information and confusion about overloading adminhtml controllers. So, for the sake of reference, here is the modern way of making a controller. Say the module…
3D Graphics: A Study in WebGL
There’s no question about it: WebGL is the latest, greatest, and coolest thing a geek can be doing on the web right now. Beginners If you’re a geek dabbling in the new world of…
Magento Development: Checking Shipping Availability with Zipcodes
A key feature of the Bedroom Furniture Discounts website is its unique “Free White Glove” delivery service which is available to customers in certain parts of the country. To find out if…
Redirects for Multi-Store Magento Websites
How does Knectar’s new extension help Multi-Store Magento Websites? It’s not uncommon for our clients to request changes or updates to their sites after the sites have gone live, and as always,…
Magento Store Traffic: How to handle a Torrent
Imagine your Magento store is getting flooded with traffic and there’s no time to think. The first we knew was when Nexcess told us one of our sites had been turned off…