How to implement a directory like this?

Question

1C-Bitrix

1) Through a complex directory component?
2) Through the complex news component?
3) How to make a menu on the left of categories and items?
4) What kind of components to use?
5) Should I split it into a section.list and element component, or should I somehow implement it all in one component?

Answer 1

Definitely, everything needs to be done with a complex component Catalog.
Menu with sections and elements - use this article, everything works fine: max22.ru/bx-solutions/menu-sections-elements