PrestaShop 1.4
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  1. Do not mix XHTML and PHP code.
  2. Do not mix XHTML and CSS code, put the CSS code in a separate .css file.
  3. Always validate your XHTML and CSS code using the W3C validators: XHTML validator, CSS validator.
  4. Do not make SQL queries from a PHP controller ({{.php file at the root of PrestaShop); prefer the use of existing methods from the PrestaShop classes, or create new methods for these classes.
  5. Always check if a method you need does not already exist in the available classes.
  6. Always make sure to produce a clear and readable code, making it easy to maintain for anyone.
  7. Do comment your code, in English.
  8. When editing the theme on a production site, always first put the shop in maintenance mode via the back-office.
  9. Use modern browsers, such as Firefox, Google Chrome or Opera, and make sure your friends do too.
  10. Whenever possible, use CSS sprites (follow-up article.
  11. If you wish to thank PrestaShop team for its hard work, please consider donating, or spread the good word!

SQL schema

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You can download the PrestaShop 1.4 SQL schema in PNG form (1 Mb), or in the original MySQL Workbench file format (you will need MySQL Workbench to view it).

Customizing the default theme

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