Intro to Queries

Creating a Movie Grid with Craft CMS

In this video, I walk you through the process of creating a movie grid using Craft CMS. 

From setting up the template in Visual Studio Code to dynamically fetching and displaying movie entries, this tutorial covers all the essential steps. By the end of this video, you'll have a solid understanding of how to set up and customize a movie grid using Craft CMS. We begin by opening the movies template in Visual Studio Code, then proceed to copy the necessary code into a new file. After setting up the layout and ensuring it works in the browser, we include additional components like a slideshow and movie entries. Finally, we implement dynamic data fetching and display techniques, ensuring the grid is populated with the correct movie information.

Summary

1. Opening the Movies Template: We start by opening the movies template in Visual Studio Code, which allows us to view and navigate the code more efficiently.
2. Creating a New File: After copying the necessary grid code, we create a new file named movies.twig and extend the existing layout using block content.
3. Browser Testing: We then open the template in a browser to ensure everything works correctly, verifying the initial setup.
4. Including Components: Next, we include additional components like a previously created slideshow, enhancing the template's functionality.
5. Customizing Views: I demonstrate how to customize the movie entries view by toggling options such as year and genre, allowing for more precise filtering.
6. Replacing Snippets: We replace the movie card snippet with an include to dynamically fetch and display movie data from the database.
7. Fetching Entries: Using Craft CMS's functions, we fetch all movie entries and loop through them to display on the grid.
8. Dynamic Data Handling: I show how to replace placeholder values with real data, ensuring the grid is populated with accurate movie information.
9. Conditional Statements: Implementing conditional statements allows us to handle scenarios where no entries are available, outputting a relevant message.
10. Counting Entries: Finally, we count the total number of movie entries and display this information, adding a limit to the number of entries shown initially.