The document presents an overview of developing modules for DotNetNuke, a .NET-based open-source content management system, by Brian Dukes of Engage Software. It outlines the essentials of DotNetNuke integration, module development, and available tools and resources for developers. The agenda includes steps for creating modules, including using project templates, navigating controls, and registering with DotNetNuke.

1. Building DotNetNuke ® Modules presented by Brian Dukes , Engage Software

2. Brian Dukes Microsoft Certified Professional Developer, Web Developer Software Developer at Engage Software

3. Engage Software Based in St. Louis, MO Specializing in ASP.NET development DotNetNuke Module Development Skinning Implementation services Microsoft Certified Gold Partner Official DotNetNuke Training Provider

4. DotNetNuke ® Open-Source .Net Portal Framework & Content Management System Extend functionality through modules Written in .NET (VB.NET, C#) ASP.NET WebForm model WebControls registered with DNN

5. Agenda Code Demo Not ASP.NET DotNetNuke Requirements DotNetNuke Integration DotNetNuke Tools Commercial Module Slant Questions

6. First Steps New Project Project template available from EngageModules.com/Modules/Downloads.aspx PortalModuleBase TabID – ModuleID - TabModuleID LocalResourceFile PortalSettings Settings UserInfo Tip: Make your own ModuleBase

7. Summary DotNetNuke Controls

8. Second Steps Register with DNN DNN Manifest File Package with NAnt Navigate between controls IActionable EditUrl

9. Summary DotNetNuke Controls Registered on DotNetNuke Site Navigate Between Controls

10. Next Steps Feature Controller ISearchable IUpgradeable IPortable DataProvider Created through reflection based on convention defined in web.config

11. Summary DotNetNuke Controls Registered on DotNetNuke Site Navigate Between Controls DotNetNuke Integration Points Data Access

12. Further Steps ClientAPI DotNetNuke.WebUtility assembly Localization ResourceKey

13. Summary DotNetNuke Controls Registered on DotNetNuke Site Navigate Between Controls DotNetNuke Integration Points Data Access DotNetNuke Tools Language Support

14. Questions?

15. Resources http://www.engagesoftware.com / http://www.engagemodules.com/ http ://twitter.com/EngageSoftware / http://weblogs.asp.net/BrianDukes/ http://www.dotnetnuke.com/ http://nant.sourceforge.net/