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CraftCMS Filtering Lesson

In this video, I demonstrate how to filter related entries in CraftCMS, specifically focusing on displaying all the movies associated with a particular actor. 

By the end of this lesson, viewers will be able to effectively use CraftCMS to filter and output related entries, enhancing their website's functionality. In this tutorial, I show how to set up CraftCMS to filter and display related movie entries for a specific actor. We go through the process of copying the necessary code snippets, adjusting the variables, and using the relatedTo parameter to link the movies to the actor dynamically. This method ensures that the displayed content is relevant and correctly associated with the actor's profile.

Summary

1. Introduction to Filtering: I start by explaining the goal of the lesson, which is to filter and display all movies related to a particular actor in CraftCMS.
2. Code Snippet Copying: The lesson begins with copying the grid code snippet from the movies template and placing it under the cast slideshow section.
3. Variable Naming: I highlight the need to rename variables appropriately, changing them from general entries to relatedMovies to avoid conflicts.
4. Craft Entries Object: We call the Craft entries object to handle movie sections and output all related movies.
5. Title Adjustment: The title is adjusted to reflect the actor's profile, showing movies the actor is known for.
6. Loop Variable Change: The for loop variable is updated to use relatedMovies, ensuring it pulls the correct data.
7. Filtering by Actor: I introduce the relatedTo parameter to filter movies specifically related to the actor dynamically.
8. Dynamic Entry Linking: The entry object is used to link the actor to their movies, showcasing a practical example with Elijah Wood and "The Lord of the Rings."
9. Result Verification: Finally, I refresh the page to verify that the filtering works correctly, showing the actor's related movies.
10. Conclusion: I wrap up by summarizing the steps and emphasizing the benefits of using this method in CraftCMS.