We will
discuss this later in the chapter.
We can also check that specific plugins and modules are installed
and enabled. This works in the same way as described above, except
we use the static isEnabled() method in JPluginHelper and
JModuleHelper classes.
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Frontend and Backend Module Display
Positions
For the most part you will probably find yourself building modules.
In the frontend, modules are generally displayed in vertical blocks to the left or right
of the page. This list details the available positions; exact positions will depend upon
the site template:
banner
breadcrumb
footer
left
right
syndicate
top
user1
user2
user3
user4
In the backend, modules are displayed in some very different positions. When
creating backend modules we generally have a special position in mind for the
module. This list details the available positions; exact positions will depend upon the
admin template:
cpanel
footer
header
icon
menu
status
submenu
title
toolbar
We do not specify the position when we create a module; it is up to an administrator
where he or she chooses to publish a specific module.
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