The Joomla! Developer Network is a one stop shop for content and resources specific to developing for the Joomla! content management system. Whether you are looking for code samples, technical overviews, documentation, core team updates or any other information you may need on Joomla! development the developer network is here to help.

With the JDN we strive to provide you with a clear road map to understanding and working with the Joomla! API.

Third party developers have been asking for more transparency and we have been listening! Most of the ideas which are being implemented to build this site have come from them and we expect that the JDN will become a creativity and networking magnet.

Who is it for?

The information on this site is not for everyone. If you are looking for information for using or administering a Joomla! website then you should consult the user documentation at http://help.joomla.org. But if you are interested in developing custom extensions this site will be an essential resource throughout your development process.

Does it cost anything?

Just like all good open source projects, the Joomla! code and all of the resources found in the JDN are free and open. No fees, no cliques, no confusion.

What can you find on the JDN?

Some of the more important JDN areas of interest are listed below

Developers Blog

Joomla! Core Developers each have a blog to keep you up to date with current work, thoughts and ideas.

Working Groups

Want to help? Look into our many working groups.

Framework Overview

Looking for a synopsis of Joomla! framework? We have just what you need to help you understand the Joomla! API.

Framework API

All developers need an API reference, here is ours.

Documentation Wiki

The working groups use the wiki to draft tutorials, specifications, api references and  other development related information. The wiki is updated almost weekly.