Part 1 – Understanding How PrestaShop is Structured and How It Works

Mastering the mechanics of PrestaShop is a prerequisite for a good understanding of how modules are embedded in to the system. In this first part, we will explain the data structure and present the architecture of the whole system from the front-office to back-office controllers (migrated or not). Then, we will learn how Hooks work and enable modules to customize and improve the CMS. Finally, we will discover the themes, defining the graphical appearance of the front office.

This part has the following chapters:

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