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CakePHP Basics Tutorial – Part 5
Overview
Today I’ll show you how you can use cakePHP layout files and elements. This way you can easily create different layouts for your pages and with elements you can write efficient code instead of copy/pasting the same code over and over again.
In this tutorial I’ll be covering
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Explain layouts
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Create 2 different layouts, one for regular users and one for the admin
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Explain elements
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Create an element and pass data to it
This part is the follow-up on what we have seen in CakePHP Basics Tutorial - Part 4.
This part is the follow-up on what we have seen in part 4 of my CakePHP basics serie!
Let me know if you enjoyed it!
Happy coding!
About the Author
👋 Hi, I'm Frederik Jacques, a passionate iOS developer and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience building innovative mobile applications.
I love creating apps that solve real problems and bring joy to users. From educational tools to creative meme makers, I'm always exploring new ways to blend technology with user experience. When I'm not coding, you'll find me sharing insights about iOS development, app monetization, and the indie developer journey.