Looking to master SuiteCRM? Our comprehensive 3-day training series takes you from installation basics to advanced development concepts. Here's what we cover in each session:
Day 1: Getting Started with SuiteCRM
Your foundation day covers essential setup and basic concepts:
Installation and Setup💻
✅Latest SuiteCRM version configuration
✅WAMP/XAMPP setup with PHP 8.3 and MySQL 8.0
✅Initial system configuration
Module Fundamentals
👍Understanding different module types (Basic, Company, File, Issue, Person, Sale)
👍Package management (Deploy, Publish, Export)
👍Best practices for module development
➡️Read Complete Day 1 Guide
Day 2: Field Types and View Management
Diving deeper into field configurations:
Field Types Overview
✔️Comprehensive coverage of all 22 field types
✔️Creating custom panels
✔️Field behavior across different views
Special Field Implementations
1️⃣ Email Address functionality
2️⃣ Address field components
3️⃣ Currency configuration
4️⃣ Phone/Integer validation
➡️Read Complete Day 2 Guide
Day 3: Advanced Development
Moving into real development territory:
Logic Hooks
👉Application Level Hooks (firing on all requests)
👉Module Level Hooks (module-specific triggers)
👉User Level Hooks (login/logout actions)
View Customization
🌸File structure and organization
🌸Custom view implementations
🌸EditView modifications
🌸ListView customization
🌸DetailView adjustments
🌸Common customization scenarios:
🌸Conditional field value changes
🌸Subpanel refresh implementation
🌸jQuery/JavaScript integration
🌸Custom field layout modifications
➡️Read Complete Day 3 Guide
Key Takeaways from the Series
✅Start with proper installation and module understanding
✅Master field types before moving to advanced topics
✅Understand the hierarchy of logic hooks
✅Know when to use different types of customization
✅Follow best practices for file organization
Next Steps
After completing this training series, you'll be ready to:
➡️Develop custom modules
➡️Implement complex field behaviors
➡️Create sophisticated logic hooks
➡️Customize views for specific business needs
➡️Build advanced CRM functionality
Ready to begin your journey? Start with Day 1 and work your way through each session at your own pace.
Note: For more advanced topics and specific implementations, check out our detailed documentation and related articles.