Introduction To Drupal Cms

Demystifying Drupal. A Straightforward Approach to Mastering the Basics.

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamental concepts and architecture of Drupal CMS.

Set up a local development environment using DDEV and Docker.

Create, manage, and customize content using Drupal's features.

Understand and use Drupal's core features: Pages, Content Types, Blocks, and Views.

Requirements

Basic understanding of web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is recommended.

Knowledge of PHP would be beneficial, but it's not mandatory.

Ubuntu or another Linux distribution.

Description

Welcome to the "Introduction to Drupal CMS" course, an engaging and beginner-friendly journey into the world of Drupal, one of the most powerful Content Management Systems (CMS) in existence. This course has been carefully designed to break down the complexities of Drupal, transforming it into easy-to-understand, manageable concepts that you can quickly put into practice.Starting with the fundamentals, we'll walk you through the process of setting up Drupal. You'll learn how to effectively use DDEV and Docker for local development, a set of skills that will prove invaluable in your Drupal journey. We delve into the heart of Drupal, exploring how to create, manage, and customize content using Drupal's robust core features: Pages, Content Types, Blocks, and Views.In addition, you'll gain hands-on experience with real-world applications of these features, strengthening your understanding and fostering your confidence. The course provides practical knowledge, focusing on imparting skills that you can directly apply in your projects or work environment.For beginners, the course will be a comprehensive guide, covering the essential aspects of Drupal that you need to get started. If you have some experience in web development but new to Drupal, this course will solidify your understanding, allowing you to transition smoothly into Drupal development.The goal is not just to teach you Drupal but also to make learning Drupal a pleasant experience. We aim to nurture your curiosity and make you comfortable with experimenting and discovering the potential of Drupal CMS.So, join us as we turn 'complicated' into 'competent'. Let's explore, learn, and grow together in the world of Drupal CMS!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Overview of Drupal

Section 2: Setting Up Drupal

Lecture 2 Managed Drupal Hosting at web.net

Lecture 3 The Role of LAMP Stack

Lecture 4 Local Development with DDEV and Docker

Lecture 5 DDEV Drupal Quickstart Install

Section 3: Creating Content in Drupal

Lecture 6 Publishing a Basic Page

Lecture 7 Build New Content Types with Custom Fields

Lecture 8 Placing Content in Blocks & Regions

Lecture 9 Taxonomy, Vocabularies, and Terms

Lecture 10 Lists of Content with Views

Section 4: Closing

Lecture 11 Recap & Additional Resources

This course is ideal for web developers, software engineers, and IT professionals interested in mastering Drupal CMS for website development.,Beginners interested in learning a powerful Content Management System (CMS) would also find this course valuable.