Today, we will learn how to create a custom module in Magento 2. Before we begin creating a custom module, let’s go over some important points regarding custom modules. Magento 2 modules are located in the ‘app/code’ or ‘vendor/’ folder. Modules can be installed using Composer, which places the module in the ‘vendor’ directory, or you can put the module’s ZIP file in the ‘app/code’ folder. We need to check the namespace of the module because it must be unique for each module, and it’s imported in each file within the module. Therefore, we advise using meaningful and concise names.

Let’s create a custom module for a better understanding. The ‘VendorName_Modulename‘ structure is used, where the ‘VendorName’ represents the main company name and ‘ModuleName’ signifies the specific function of the module in Magento 2. For instance, we’ll create a custom module named ‘Extendware_DemoModule‘.

Step-1: Begin by creating a folder inside the ‘app/code’ directory that corresponds to the structure of our module’s name.

app -> code -> Extendware -> DemoModule

Step-2: Create a ‘registration.php‘ file at ‘app/code/Extendware/DemoModule’ and add the following code.

<?php
/**
 * @category Extendware
 * @copyright Copyright (c) 2022-present Extendware (https://www.extendware.com/)
 * @package Extendware_DemoModule
 */
\Magento\Framework\Component\ComponentRegistrar::register(
    \Magento\Framework\Component\ComponentRegistrar::MODULE,
    'Extendware_DemoModule',
    __DIR__
);

Here, it’s crucial to ensure that you add the proper module name, which should match the folder name you’ve created within ‘app/code.

Step-3: Create a ‘module.xml‘ file at ‘app/code/Extendware/DemoModule/etc’ and add the following code.

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!--
   @category Extendware
   @copyright Copyright (c) 2022-present Extendware (https://www.extendware.com/)
   @package Extendware_DemoModule
  -->
<config xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:noNamespaceSchemaLocation="urn:magento:framework:Module/etc/module.xsd">
    <module name="Extendware_DemoModule">
        <sequence>
            <module name="Magento_Backend"/>
        </sequence>
    </module>
</config>

The two files mentioned above are essential for registering your module within the Magento architecture, enabling you to interact with the system.

Step-4: create a ‘composer.json‘ file at ‘app/code/Extendware/DemoModule’ and add the following code.

{
   "name":"extendware/demomodule",
   "description":"Magento 2 - creates a new page",
   "type":"magento2-module",
   "version":"0.0.1",
   "license":[
      "OSL-3.0",
      "AFL-3.0"
   ],
   "autoload":{
      "files":[
         "registration.php"
      ],
      "psr-4":{
         "extendware\\DemoModule\\":""
      }
   }
}

Here, you must include the ‘type’ value as ‘magento2-module’. The file is particularly important when your module supports Composer installation. Nowadays, many modules are compatible with Composer installation, and Composer reads this information to install them into the Magento system.

After adding the above files, you need to run a Magento command to install the module into your Magento system. The command is as follows:

php -d memory_limit=-1 bin/magento setup:upgrade

Once the above command runs successfully, you can find the module name listed below, and it will also appear in the main configuration file located at ‘app/etc/config.php.‘

'Extendware_DemoModule' => 1,

Please note that when you install any module in Magento for the first time, it is enabled by default.

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Extension Capabilities

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Conclusion

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Why Accurate Translations Matter

When customers browse your online store, they expect clarity and professionalism. Inconsistent translations, especially of key terms like product names, brand slogans, or technical jargon, can disrupt the user experience. Maintaining a consistent translation of these terms is crucial for:

• Brand Integrity: Ensuring your brand message remains uniform across different languages.
• Customer Trust: Providing clear and accurate information builds confidence in your products and services.
• Competitive Advantage: Stand out in the global market by offering a seamless multilingual experience.

Benefits of Using the Extension

Enhanced Customer Experience: Provide your international customers with a seamless and understandable shopping experience.

Time and Resource Efficiency: Automate translations while maintaining control over critical terms, reducing the need for manual adjustments.

Global Brand Consistency: Keep your brand messaging uniform across all markets, strengthening your global presence.

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Extendware’s DeepL Translator Glossary Extension is more than just a translation tool—it’s a strategic asset for any Magento 2 store looking to optimize its international presence. By ensuring accurate and consistent translations, you can build stronger connections with customers worldwide and drive global sales growth.

Don’t Miss Out! Before you unleash the glossary magic, make sure you’ve got the main DeepL Translator extension installed on your Magento 2 store. Think of the glossary as the cherry on top of your translation sundae—sweet, essential, and it only works when the ice cream (that’s the main DeepL Translator) is in place!

Support for Tag-Handling: HTML or XML at Your Command

First up, we’ve added support for taghandling, a feature that gives you the power to specify how tags should be treated during the translation process. This is particularly useful for those working with web content or any text that includes formatting tags.

With this update, you can now choose whether to handle tags as HTML or XML. This means that Deepl Translator will recognize and preserve the structure of your content, ensuring that formatting and layout remain intact after translation. This is a game-changer for maintaining the integrity of your web pages, making the translation process smoother than ever.

Customize Formality Levels for Your Translations

Understanding the nuances of language formality is essential when translating content for different audiences and contexts. With this in mind, we’re excited to unveil a new dropdown in the admin configuration of DeepL Translator. This dropdown allows you to set the formality level for translations across various languages, supporting:

• German (DE)
• French (FR)
• Italian (IT)
• Spanish (ES)
• Dutch (NL)
• Polish (PL)
• Portuguese, Brazilian (PT-BR)
• Portuguese, European (PT-PT)
• Japanese (JA)
• Russian (RU)

By tailoring the formality level to specific languages, you can ensure that your translations strike the right tone—from formal business communications to casual social media posts—making your content more engaging and culturally appropriate.

Why It Matters

At DeepL, we are committed to continuously improving our platform to meet the evolving needs of our users. These new features are designed to save you time, maintain accuracy, and uphold the nuances of language—no matter the complexity of your content.

We invite you to explore these new capabilities and discover how they can streamline your translation processes and elevate the quality of your multilingual communications.

Your Feedback Matters

We’d love to hear your thoughts on these new features. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to develop and refine DeepL Translate. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any comments, suggestions, or questions.

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Google’s Core Web Vitals (CWV) are a set of specific factors that Google considers when evaluating the user experience of web pages. Improving these vitals can significantly enhance your store’s visibility in search engine results and provide a better experience for your visitors. One powerful way to boost your CWV Field Data is by enabling the Back/Forward Cache (bfcache) for your Magento 2 store.

The Back/Forward Cache is a feature that allows pages to be cached in the browser when a user navigates away. This means that when the user returns to the page via the browser’s back or forward buttons, the page can be displayed almost instantly, without needing to be reloaded from the server. This not only improves the user experience but also significantly enhances your store’s Core Web Vitals.

Page Preload for Instant Page Loads

Taking performance optimization a step further, our Page Preload feature ensures that pages are loaded into the cache before the user even requests them. This can lead to “zero-TTFB” (Time to First Byte) page loads for subsequent visits, providing a more seamless user experience and potentially boosting your conversion rate.

Our single extension combines the benefits of Back/Forward Cache and Page Preload, offering a robust performance enhancement toolkit for your Magento 2 store. It’s a comprehensive solution designed to improve both the performance and usability of your online store.

Conclusion

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the performance of your Magento 2 store is more important than ever. By leveraging powerful tools like Back/Forward Cache and Page Preload, you can significantly enhance your store’s performance, improve user experience, and boost your conversion rates. Our comprehensive solution is designed to be easy to implement, highly effective, and fully aligned with best practices endorsed by industry leaders like Google. Don’t let slow loading times hold your store back—equip your Magento 2 store with the tools it needs to succeed in today’s competitive e-commerce environment.

In today’s global marketplace, catering to diverse audiences is paramount. We understand the importance of offering products that resonate with customers regardless of their language or location. That’s why we’ve integrated customizable option translation into our Deepl Translator extension, enabling merchants to provide a localized shopping experience that speaks directly to their target audience.

So, what are you waiting for? Experience the power of our enhanced translation support for customizable options today! Whether you’re a seasoned e-commerce veteran or just starting your online journey, our Deepl Translator extension for Magento 2 has everything you need to succeed in the global marketplace. Join us as we revolutionize how you connect with customers worldwide and let your creativity soar like never before!

Our meticulously crafted extension is designed to provide you with real-time insights into your competitors’ pricing strategies and product availability. By harnessing the power of data, you can make informed decisions and ensure that your business remains well-positioned in the market at all times.

Here’s how our Competitor Product and Price Monitoring extension can benefit your Magento 2 store:

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5. Seamless Integration: Our Competitor Product and Price Monitoring extension seamlessly integrates with your Magento 2 store, providing a hassle-free experience for both setup and usage. With intuitive controls and customizable settings, you can tailor the extension to suit your specific business needs and preferences.
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Conclusion

Our Competitor Product and Price Monitoring extension is a must-have tool for any Magento 2 store looking to gain a competitive edge in today’s dynamic e-commerce landscape. By leveraging real-time insights and data-driven decision-making, you can stay ahead of the curve and drive success for your online business.

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Developed from a joint project

Introducing the Magento 2 Product URL Shortener and Share Link-extension – a product designed not only for seamless integration with the latest Magento versions, but also carefully tailored for compatibility with the Hyvä theme up to version 1.3.

In this joint venture, the extension goes beyond its origins and offers a comprehensive solution to optimize your online commerce.
It not only simplifies the process of generating short-links for Magento 2 product URLs, but also introduces email sharing.

This improvement aims to provide users with a versatile tool that ensures that short-links can also be sent effortlessly via email. In this joint venture, the extension goes beyond its origins and offers a comprehensive solution to optimize your online commerce.

Technical details and availability

Our “Magento 2 Product URL Shortener and Share Link” extension is designed to integrate seamlessly with Magento versions from 2.0.x to 2.4.x, ensuring compatibility across different Magento environments.The extension also comes with a lifetime license, giving you perpetual access to its powerful features. Our “Magento 2 Product URL Shortener and Share Link”-extension is designed to integrate seamlessly with Magento versions from 2.0.x to 2.4.x, ensuring compatibility across different Magento environments.

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To streamline the installation process, the extension can be conveniently installed via Composer, a popular dependency manager for PHP. This ensures an uncomplicated and efficient integration into your Magento environment.For the first six months, you are entitled to dedicated support to ensure a smooth implementation and take care of any questions or issues that may arise during implementation.

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Our collaborative Magento 2 extension, tailored for Magento versions 2.0.x to 2.4.x and the Hyvä theme up to version 1.3, also features effortless email sharing.
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3. Optimizing Magento 2 Performance with Back Forward Cache & Page Preload
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Merchants with a Magento store with Hyvä Theme have a reason to celebrate with the latest development in search technology integration. We are thrilled to announce the launch of “Doofinder for Hyvä Theme,” a significant enhancement for Magento stores using the Hyvä Theme. This development offers a seamless integration of Doofinder’s advanced search capabilities with the Hyvä Theme.

A Collaborative Effort for Enhanced E-commerce Experience

Originally developed for the pumpe24.de project by web-vision, “Doofinder for Hyvä Theme” has been upgraded and released under the ExtendWare brand. This collaboration has resulted in a product that is not only compatible with recent Magento versions but also specifically tailored for Hyvä Theme up to version 1.3.

Seamless Integration and Robust Support

ExtendWare did not develop Doofinder itself, but forked the original Doofinder Extension for Magento and improved the extension for usage with the Hyvä Theme. Nevertheless, the team is committed to providing robust support, ensuring that Hyvä users can fully utilize Doofinder’s advanced search features. This integration represents a synergy between two powerful e-commerce tools, enhancing the user experience and unlocking the full potential of Magento stores powered by Hyvä.

Technical Specifications and Availability

“Doofinder for Hyvä Theme” is available for Magento versions 2.0.x to 2.4.x. It offers a lifetime license, six months of support, and is available for installation with Composer. Users must first install the official Doofinder extension from Doofinder’s GitHub repository, which lays the groundwork for this compatibility module.

Conclusion

The launch of “Doofinder for Hyvä Theme” is a significant step forward for e-commerce platforms, offering an enhanced search experience and seamless integration with the Hyvä Theme and Magento. This development not only demonstrates the potential of collaborative efforts in the tech world but also underscores the importance of adapting to evolving e-commerce needs.

Extendware starts in 2023 with even more developer support and takes the next step for professional Magento 2 development. From now on, Extendware offers free Composer support for all Magento 2 extensions and modules. 

Extendware relies on the data security and competence of packagist.com and offers all customers to request individual, free repository access for all existing and future Magento extensions. 

As a special bonus, all customers with Composer repositories receive an additional 3 months of service and support for existing licenses free of charge. Six months thus become nine months of support – 12 become 15 and so on. 

Further information, how to install Extendware Magento Modules with composer or how request a private repository access, can be found here.