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How do you integrate third-party libraries into a Joomla extension?

How do you integrate third-party libraries into a Joomla extension?

Answer: Integrating third-party libraries into a Joomla extension involves these key steps:

1. Choose Inclusion Method: Decide how to include the library:
Install as Joomla Extension: If the library is available as a Joomla extension, install it like any other extension.
Manual Inclusion: Otherwise, download the library’s files.
2. Place Library Files:
Joomla Extension: Place files in your extension’s appropriate folder (e.g., `libraries/` for custom libraries).
3. Import Library: Use `JLoader::register()` or `require_once()` within your extension’s PHP files to load the library.
4. Utilize the Library: Access the library’s classes, functions, or objects within your Joomla extension’s code.

Example (Manual inclusion with `require_once`):

1. Download PHPMailer (example library) and place its files in your

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