Develops secure, standards-compliant external web service APIs for Moodle LMS plugins and integrations.
This skill provides a comprehensive framework for building custom Moodle web services, ensuring full adherence to Moodle's strict three-method architectural pattern. It guides developers through parameter validation, security capability checking, and structured data returns, making it an essential tool for creating robust REST or AJAX endpoints for course management, mobile app backends, and external system integrations within the Moodle ecosystem.
Key Features
01Implements the mandatory Moodle three-method API pattern (parameters, execution, returns)
02Automates web service registration and configuration in db/services.php
03Enforces security through context validation and capability checks
04Provides advanced patterns for database transactions and course module management
05Handles robust parameter validation using Moodle's PARAM_* constants
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Use Cases
01Integrating external HR or SIS systems with Moodle course enrollment
02Building custom backends for Moodle Mobile app extensions
03Creating AJAX-driven interfaces for custom Moodle activity plugins
