Core Syntax and Fundamentals#
The Miva Template Language is the backbone of the Miva Merchant platform, providing a powerful and flexible framework for building and customizing e-commerce websites. This section focuses on the foundational concepts and syntax that every developer should understand before diving into advanced features.
By mastering these basics, you’ll be able to create dynamic, responsive, and scalable e-commerce solutions tailored to your business needs.
What You’ll Learn#
In this section, we’ll cover the essential building blocks of the Miva Template Language, including:
- Structural Tags: Understanding the key elements of the language’s syntax.
- Entity Encoding: Managing special characters and encoding rules.
- Operators: Learning how to perform calculations, comparisons, and logical operations.
Topics Covered#
Structural Tags#
Explore the fundamental tags that define the structure and behavior of Miva templates. Learn how to declare variables, manage control flow, and manipulate data within your templates.
Entity Encoding#
Properly handle special characters and encoded entities to ensure your templates render accurately and securely.
Operators#
Gain an understanding of operators used in Miva Template Language, including arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators, to build complex expressions.
Next Steps#
Ready to dive in? Start with Structural Tags to learn the basics, or explore the other topics as needed. Let’s build the foundation for your Miva development journey!