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Developer Documentation

Welcome to the Backdrop CMS API website.

Here you will find complete documentation for Backdrop CMS developers, the API itself change records, and other useful tips and tricks.

  • Advanced Installation
  • Developing Modules
  • Developing Themes
  • Developing Layouts
  • Converting Drupal code
  • Upgrading from Drupal 7
  • Working with configuration
  • Deploying a Backdrop site
  • Coding and documentation standards
  • Writing secure code
  • Contributing for Backdrop CMS
  • Glossary

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    • Advanced Installation
    • Developing Modules
    • Developing Themes
    • Developing Layouts
    • Upgrading from Drupal 7
    • Converting Drupal code
      • Converting modules
      • Converting themes
      • Change Records
    • Working w Config Management
    • Deploying a Backdrop site
    • Coding & documentation standards
    • Writing secure code
    • Contribute to Backdrop
  • Backdrop API
    • Topics
    • Functions
    • Classes
    • Files
    • Globals
    • Form API Reference
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