Author · ThePixel.dev
Manhta
Back-end developer, ThePixel.dev
Back-end developer at ThePixel.dev with 10 years of experience. Writes about extension code for Joomla 6 and 7, the Joomla API and CiviCRM internals.
- 10 yrs of development experience
- 11 articles on this blog
- Writes about AI & automation, CiviCRM, Joomla 7
Articles
Articles by Manhta
CiviCRM
CiviCRM with a Separate Database on Joomla: The Upgrade Bug and the Fix
AI & automation
How to Build a Joomla MCP Server from Scratch (MCP SDK v2)
AI & automation
Calling ChatGPT and Other LLM APIs from Joomla: A Developer's Guide
AI & automation
Joomla REST API for Beginners: Tokens, JSON:API and Real Requests
CiviCRM
Joomla 6 Plugin Events Explained with a CiviCRM Example
CiviCRM
Keep CiviCRM Fixes Out of Core: Extensions and Hooks That Survive Updates
AI & automation
Where AI Fits in Joomla's Architecture: API, Events, Tasks and ACL
AI & automation
Joomla MCP Server: What It Does, What to Check, and How to Set One Up
Joomla 7
Joomla 7 Breaking Changes: The List from the Source Code
Joomla 7
After JFactory: Replacing Factory Getters Before Joomla 7
Joomla 6
Joomla 6 for Extension Developers: What Breaks and How to Fix It
Writes about
Areas of work
AI & automation
AI and Joomla: MCP servers, the REST API, AI extensions, prompts and automation for managing Joomla sites...
5 articles →CiviCRM
Practical CiviCRM guides for Joomla sites: Joomla 6 compatibility, upgrades, cron, extensions, security...
3 articles →Joomla 7
Joomla 7 for developers and site owners: breaking changes, upgrade checklist, dev environment and how to...
2 articles →Joomla 6
Explore the latest features, improvements, and upgrade guides for Joomla 6. Learn how to make the most of...
1 article →Hands-on work
Case studies
Two Multifamily Sites Moved to Joomla 6
Joomla 3 → 6 Migration · T4 Rebuild · K2 Migration
Film Review Site Upgraded to Joomla 6
Redesign · Joomla 6 Upgrade · Security
Print Shop Website Redesigned on Joomla 6
Web Design · Joomla 6 Rebuild
Therapy Center Site Rebuilt on Joomla 6
Joomla 3 → 6 Migration · T4 Rebuild · SEONeed help with a Joomla project?
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