How to create Magento 2 module

Magento 2 modules are structural elements that allow developers to extend, customize, or modify Magento’s functionality without altering core code 

Let me guide you through creating a basic module and explain the process step by step.

Understanding Module Structure

Before diving into implementation, let’s understand how Magento 2 modules are organized. A module consists of three essential files and follows a specific directory structure:

1. registration.php – Registers the module with Magento
2. module.xml – Defines module configuration and dependencies
3. composer.json – Manages module dependencies and version control (recommended)

Let’s visualize the module structure and creation process:

Step-by-Step Implementation

Create Module Directory Structure

mkdir -p app/code/VendorName/ModuleName

Replace VendorName with your vendor name (e.g., Learning) and ModuleName with your module name (e.g., HelloWorld) 

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Create registration.php

<?php
use Magento\Framework\Component\ComponentRegistrar;

ComponentRegistrar::register(
    ComponentRegistrar::MODULE,
    'VendorName_ModuleName',
    __DIR__
);

This file registers your module with Magento 

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Create module.xml

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<config xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
        xsi:noNamespaceSchemaLocation="urn:magento:framework:Module/etc/module.xsd">
    <module name="VendorName_ModuleName" setup_version="1.0.0">
        <sequence>
            <module name="Magento_Core"/>
        </sequence>
    </module>
</config>

This file defines your module’s configuration and dependencies 

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Enable the Module

# Check module status
php bin/magento module:status

# Enable the module
php bin/magento module:enable VendorName_ModuleName

# Run setup upgrade
php bin/magento setup:upgrade

# Deploy static content
php bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy

# Clean cache
php bin/magento cache:clean

Verification Steps

After completing the setup, verify your module installation:

1. Check app/etc/config.php for your module entry
2. Verify module status using php bin/magento module:status
3. Check Magento admin panel under System Configuration -> Advanced -> Disable Modules Output

Important Notes

1. Permissions: Ensure proper file permissions are set for your Magento installation experienceleague.adobe.com
2. Module Location: Modules can be placed in either:
   • app/code (recommended for project-specific modules)
   • vendor folder (for composer-managed modules)
3. Version Control: Consider adding a composer.json file if you plan to distribute your module or manage dependencies magento.stackexchange.com
4. Namespace Convention: Always use proper namespace conventions (VendorName_ModuleName) to avoid conflicts with other modules

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues during module creation:

1. Verify all file permissions are correct
2. Check for syntax errors in XML files
3. Ensure namespace conventions are followed correctly
4. Run cache clean after making changes
5. Check Magento logs for specific error messages

This basic module structure provides a foundation for adding custom functionality to your Magento 2 installation. You can expand upon this foundation by adding controllers, models, and other components as needed for your specific requirements.