Creating a Module

DNN Version: 09.02.00

12/08/2019 • 1 minute to read

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12/08/2019  • 1 minute to read  • Contributors 

You can produce a module in different ways:

• Create an entire module from scratch. For very simple modules, you can use the DNN Module Creator.

• Start with module development templates, such as:

  • DNN 8 Templates
  • Chris Hammond's DotNetNuke Module and Theme Development Templates (Installation instructions)

• Customize a pre-existing module.

  Thousands of third-party modules and themes are available from these sources:

  • DNN Store: Extensions for sale. Some developers provide versions that include the source code.
  • DNN Community Github: Community maintained extensions including most of the formerly included core modules.
  • DNN Connect Community extensions page: A collection of community maintained modules maitained by Dnn Connect.

You can also use different programming frameworks (Web Forms, MVC, SPA) and languages (C#, VB) to create your module.

The DNN Manifest SchemaCommon Module FeaturesModule ArchitectureAbout the Extension Verification Service

DNN Module APIsDNN 8 API ReferenceDNN Wiki: Module DevelopmentDNN Community Blog: Module Development series by Clinton PattersonUsing the new Module Development Templates for DotNetNuke 7 by Chris Hammond