This highly anticipated book will give you the insight you need to successfully manage and customize your Magento Commerce installation.

php|architect’s Guide to Programming with Magento takes you from installation to deployment of this popular e-commerce open source software. Magentos flexibility and Zend Framework-based structure have made it an increasingly popular e-commerce solution.

Designed as a valuable companion to the the documentation provided on the Magento web site, this comprehensive book covers everything you as a developer need to know, including:

• Installation and configuration
• Basic understanding of Magento Commerce features and functions
• Overview of front-end and back-end systems
• Dealing with multiple stores
• Accommodating multiple languages & internationalization issues
• Handling Magento modules
• Working with the Magento template system
• Understanding Magento’s EAV database structure
• Made-to-order products
• Adding a rewards or points system
• Integration with a CMS
• Accounting, inventory and order fulfillment and exporting information with XML
• An entire chapter devoted to quick answers to common questions

php|architect’s Guide to Programming with Magento is a must for anyone dealing with or curious about the Magento software.