Creating a Custom Input Field in ProcessWire to Extend the Admin Interface
Step‑by‑step guide to build, register, and test a ProcessWire custom input field using the Inputfield API, with verification and rollback instructions.
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Step‑by‑step guide to build, register, and test a ProcessWire custom input field using the Inputfield API, with verification and rollback instructions.
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