Smarter Joomla! overrides: keep custom layouts lightweight and update-proof
One of the most common challenges in Joomla development is dealing with custom layout overrides. The core issue? You often end up copying the entire layout file, even when all you really need is to tweak a small part.
The downside is clear: once the original core layout is updated, you have to manually compare your custom layout with the updated one — and apply any necessary changes by hand. That’s tedious and error-prone.
