Tutorials

The tutorials in this section are designed to help you build practical, working knowledge of SmallBlock CMS — from your first installation to advanced customization.

Each tutorial focuses on a specific development milestone and can be completed in 10–20 minutes. Together, they form a hands-on progression through the major features of the system: creating a project, extending functionality, customizing the interface, and shaping your site’s presentation.

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Learning Path

  1. Build Your First Site Get started fast by installing SmallBlock CMS, creating your first project, and publishing your first page.

  2. Create a Plugin Learn how to build a modular plugin using Python, register it with the CMS, and add new capabilities.

  3. Extend the Toolbar Add interactive tools to the editor interface using JavaScript — perfect for enhancing the authoring experience.

  4. Using Template Tags Inject dynamic data directly into templates with your own reusable template tags.

  5. Building a Custom Theme Control layout, colors, and branding by building your own theme from scratch.

  6. Building a Multilingual Page Configure the CMS for multiple languages and deliver localized experiences to your users.

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Each tutorial stands alone but also builds on the previous one. By the end of this series, you’ll have a fully functioning, customized CMS installation — and the knowledge to extend it in nearly any direction.

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Tutorials