Getting Started


Here you'll find all the information you'll need to get started using the TextSide Engine.

These quick tutorials will guide you through installing the Engine and using some of its features. After finishing the Introduction you can look at the Development section for details on specific features.

Installation


Covers how to install and setup the TextSide Engine on your server.

Creating a Page


A short guide that shows how to create new pages on your server.

Adding Content


Covers how to add content and reusable 'parts' to your pages, all without touching code.

Control Panel


An introduction to the TextSide Control Panel and the features that are available.

Creating a CodeBehind Page


Covers how to create PHP CodeBehind Pages. These are pages that you can program in PHP that seamlessly mix with your site's theme. You can even mix PHP content with the drag and drop parts introduced in 'Adding Content'.

Creating a Regular PHP Page


How to create a regular PHP pages within the framework. You can show any PHP content with the benefit of having an environment and SQL connection pre-established for you.

Creating a Plain HTML Page


How to serve regular content using the Engine. This includes regular HTML pages as well as other PHP applications, such as forums. Any content served in this way works completely outside of the Engine.