Programmatically: How to create custom Magento modules

Step 1: Define the event in config.xml

In your module's etc/config.xml file, add the following code:

	
    
        
            your_module_name/Model/Observer
        
    
	
	

Replace your_module_name with the name of your module, and your_event_name with the name of the event you want to create.

Step 2: Create an observer

Create a new file in your module's Model directory (e.g., Observer.php) with the following code:

	

class Your_Module_Model_Observer
{
    public function yourEventName(Varien_Event_Observer $observer)
    {
        // Code to execute when the event is triggered
        echo "Your event triggered!";
    }
}
	

	public function createAction()
{
    // ...
    Mage::dispatchEvent('your_module_name_your_event_name');
    // ...
}