Many users are only installing Joomla itself on your computer the first time as soon as they do not know what to do. The program includes a lot of components, modules. How to install them? Many can not find an answer to the question what is the difference between components and modules. Many users of phpNuke, who are accustomed to consider the expansion of the functional unit of the module content management system, begin to wonder. Meanwhile, a hearing that the module performs the mapping information in Joomla.

Now let's talk what mambots and what they are used. In this article we will try to explain it in simple terms. You will also learn their differences and how they interact with each other. – Components So what components? First and foremost this is a basic tool to help expand the functionality of all Joomla. Component is a set of scripts that provide you with the functionality and interface will more interactive. Most often, you can see components of the central column of the site, unless of course your site is the three column layout. The main components for the CMS Joomla are forums, file archives, galleries, collection system statistics, backup and more.

Also, these components allow you to perform – creating sections to add and display materials. They help the user to manage. Most often, the components of Joomla, consist of two parts: 1. administrative panel component 2. front end (the actual site itself). However, some parts may be absent altogether, eg, Search, which is a standard component, may not have the administrative part.