How to create custom module from scratch in Magento 1.9

Question

1. How to create custom module from scratch in Magento 1.9.x.
2. which is the directory structure and which are the files i need to create for creating the simple basic custom module.

• Manoj Pal: You can use this link: silksoftware.com/magento-module-creator
• Deep Shah: I want to develop custom module without using silk software.

Answer 1

You should work with app/code/local directory and there build your module.

Create: app/code/local/Vendor_Name/Module_Name/etc/config.xml with

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<config>
<modules>
<Vendor_Name_Module_Name>
<version>0.0.1</version>
</Vendor_Name_Module_Name>
</modules>
</config>

and create app/etc/modules/_.xml with

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<config>
<modules>
<Vendor_Name_Module_Name>
<active>true</active>
<codePool>local</codePool>
</Vendor_Name_Module_Name>
</modules>
</config>

With this 2 files you should be able to see your module in Magento Admin> System Configuration> Advanced> Advanced

• Deep Shah: thank you, but i want to create custom module for crud operation in magento back-end one new menu as well as admin can view,edit and delete FAQ's will be created and in front-end i need to create one form for FAQ.
• lama377: Sure, but you asked about creating simple basic module. I advise you to create a new question with more accurate description :)