DNN module development

Question

I have a client with dnn website. I need to develop module for it. How I can start? I'm using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 now (trial version). I cannot access source code, just make new module and install it. What is the best practice to start on the environment like this? Other question is if I using trial version of visual studio, is my module will expire too?

Answer 1

These materials, especially video tutorials, might be really helpful to you when getting started with DNN module development: http://www.dotnetnuke.com/Resources/Wiki/Page/Module-Development.aspx They cover every part from installing DNN module project templates to development and packaging of the custom DNN module.

To your second question, the answer is no, your module will not expire after VS2010 trial expires. Another option for you is to use free express editions of visual studio 2010, for this case Visual Web Developer 2010. You can download it here: http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products/2010-editions/visual-web-developer-express You will not be able to use source control directly from express edition, but still there is option to use SVN and a client like TortoiseSVN.