Create DotNetNuke Module

Question

I am a mid-level c#/.Net developer. I was asked to create a Dotnetnuke module. In your opinion, what is the best way to learn how to create modules? Is there a site/video/tutorial that is more beneficial than most? I will be using Dotnetnuke 8.**.

UPDATE Since opinion based questions are not allowed then please just list places to learn how to create dotnetnuke modules.

Answer 1

My opinion may be slightly biased....

http://www.christoc.com/Tutorials/DNN8-Tutorials

Use my free Visual Studio project templates http://cjh.am/dnntemplates

Setup your local development environment as instructed in the videos (using http://dnndev.me/)

Answer 2

We believe that developing in DNN has a few requirements you must adhere to, to ensure you're ready for the future. These requirements include:

1. avoid any kind of webforms-specific mechanism, as they are end of life and have been for quite a while now
2. use Razor for server side templating and JS for most logic - this ensure you're on current technologies and ready for .net core
3. use webapi for actions / data / state change

You can do this manually with a lot of plumbing using MVC modules, or do it 10x faster using 2sxc (check 2sxc.org).

Love from Switzerland, Daniel

Answer 3

I have an account at http://www.dnncreative.com/ that has helped me a lot!!