Using Layout Update XML in Magento
An explanation of how Magento layout XML works and how you can use it to add custom content to specific products categories and CMS pages.
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Magento: Setting columns and limiting products shown in grid
I recently started experimenting with creating my own page templates and using the layout update XML to add content into the page, this explains how to limit the number of products displayed and how to set the number of columns in the grid.
Magento: Retrieve the store name, inside a module
I thought getting the store name from inside a Magento module would be simple, and for once it is! THis quick code sample explains how you do it.
How to load stock levels into Magento from a CSV file
Quick tutorial to show you how to actually set magento product details from your own module, really useful for uploading stock levels.
Creating your own Magento module
A very quick tutorial/reference that explains how to create your own magento module, activate it in the configuration and have a method called periodically by the magento cron job. Perfect for importing stock levels into your magento site.