11. The XML File and the Template Parameters
The templateDetails.xml file is a central part of the template. All content is deposited here in XML format. Without this XML file, a template would not run. In principle, it is something like a table of contents for your template. Among other information, it contains the name of the template, its author, the license, the files it contains, the module positions, a brief description, and of course the template parameters. If this file is missing, the template cannot be installed later.
Template parameters significantly increase the flexibility of templates. For example, they enable you to choose between different display versions of the same template without having to create different templates. If ...
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