Typo3 backend-module Database functions

Question

sigh another T3 related question - I try to find examples and tutorials on the web, but they seem to hide themselves very well...

It's about T3 v4.5

I created a backend(!) module with kickstarter, which - sorta - worked.

I actually expected kickstarter to create a dummy-form when I create a db-table and its fields, but that was wishful thinking.

So I created my own form, with fields and buttons and I do receive the form contents in the index.php script.

But now I have no idea how to save this data to the database. I found the tca.php file which looks like the model of the db-table. But I can't find any tutorial that tells me how to use it.

Can anyone point me to the right direction?

Answer 1

The easiest approch is... using TYPO3's form for record editing, just instead of creating own form, check on the List view how links to Create and Edit forms are created and use the same syntax in your list view.

You'll save many hours of stress.

BTW: nobody hides nothing :) TYPO3 publishes whole database API on dedicated page