Typo3 Ddev

What it does

This skill streamlines TYPO3 development using DDEV, a local development environment based on Docker containers. It automates setup and deployment tasks, enabling faster workflows and ensuring consistency across projects. The skill facilitates multi-version testing of TYPO3 extensions by allowing developers to easily manage and switch between different TYPO3 versions (11, 12, 13, and 14) within their development environment. It also provides control over PHP versions and database selection for various extension needs.

When to use it

• Developing TYPO3 extensions requiring multiple TYPO3 version compatibility testing.
• Setting up a local TYPO3 development environment quickly and consistently.
• Working with TYPO3 projects that utilize ext_tables.sql or require specific database types (SQLite, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Managing PHP versions beyond those bundled by DDEV.
• Automating TYPO3 scheduler tasks using Ofelia.

Key capabilities

• Automated TYPO3 development environment setup with DDEV.
• Support for multiple TYPO3 versions (11, 12, 13, 14).
• Database selection: SQLite, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
• Customizable PHP version management via .ddev/php/custom.ini and Dockerfile overrides.
• Automated extension activation using Composer.
• Integration with Ofelia for TYPO3 scheduler automation.

Example prompts

• "Set up a TYPO3 13 development environment."
• "Install all available TYPO3 versions using DDEV."
• "Flush the TYPO3 cache in the v13 container."

Tips & gotchas

• Ensure Docker and DDEV prerequisites are met before starting. Use scripts/validate-prerequisites.sh to check.
• Always use the project's configured PHP version, not your system’s PHP.
• Custom PHP settings should be placed in .ddev/php/custom.ini for them to take effect.