Source Code Structure
Introduction
Botble CMS provides full source code with no encryption. The codebase is structured using a modular architecture, which makes it highly extensible and maintainable.
Modular Architecture
Botble CMS follows a modular architecture pattern in Laravel, which separates the application into distinct modules, each responsible for a specific feature or functionality.
You can learn more about modular architecture in Laravel from this article: Exploring Modular Architecture in Laravel
Source Code Location
The main source code is located in the /platform directory. This directory contains all the core modules, plugins, and themes that make up the CMS.
Directory Structure
The platform directory is organized into several key directories:
- core: Contains the core modules of the CMS
- packages: Contains reusable packages that can be used across different projects
- plugins: Contains feature-specific plugins that extend the CMS functionality
- themes: Contains the frontend themes for the CMS
Module Structure Example
Let's take the Blog plugin as an example to understand the structure of a module:
- Controllers:
platform/plugins/blog/src/Http/Controllers - Views:
platform/plugins/blog/resources/views - Routes:
platform/plugins/blog/routes/web.php - Migrations:
platform/plugins/blog/database/migrations
Each module follows a similar structure, making it easy to understand and navigate the codebase.
Frontend Themes
Frontend themes are located in the platform/themes directory. Each theme is a separate directory containing all the necessary files for the theme, including views, assets, and configuration files.
Learning Resources
To learn more about Botble CMS and its codebase, you can refer to the following resources:
- Documentation: https://docs.botble.com/cms
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6G-qF9Ce4-4qszvgw0ErKg
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/botble.technologies
- Forum: https://forums.botble.com
Extending Botble CMS
The modular architecture of Botble CMS makes it easy to extend its functionality by creating new plugins and themes. There are many free plugins available on the Botble Marketplace which are developed by the community, and they can be installed directly from the admin panel by navigating to Plugins → Add new plugin.
This approach to structuring the codebase allows for:
- Separation of Concerns: Each module handles a specific feature or functionality
- Reusability: Modules can be reused across different projects
- Maintainability: Changes to one module don't affect others
- Scalability: New features can be added as new modules without modifying existing code
- Testability: Modules can be tested in isolation