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for Non-Developers
Jeff Pompliano
What is Drupal?
Drupal is a Content Management System (CMS)
A set of programs and tools for administering website settings and content
Components
Node
Content with a unique ID and a unique web address
Examples:
• Basic page
• Blog post
• Calendar event
• Staff member profile
Components
Block
A piece of content that can be placed on one or more nodes. No web address.
Components
View
A database query that returns content (in most cases)
Examples:
• List of recent blog posts
• Upcoming events
• Staff members tagged as “Researchers”
Components
Node
Single piece of content
Unique web address
Analogy:One page in a Word document
Block View
Single piece of content
No web address
Analogy: The header and footer of the document
One or more pieces of content
Display as node or block
Analogy: The table of contents showing all other pages
Components
Theme
The design and layout of the site (colors, sections, fonts)
Components
Module
A downloadable set of code that adds functionality or changes how Drupal works
Components
Users, Roles, and Permissions
A built-in system for managing people and security
Drupal can be complicated!
Any questions so far?
Quick Intermission
CMS Comparison
Drupal
+ Free and open-source + Global development community + Highly customizable
– Learning curve – Decentralized support
CMS Comparison
Wordpress
+ Very user-friendly + Global development community + Built for blogging
– Some paid extensions – Difficulty customizing – Security issues
CMS Comparison
Joomla
+ Many free plugins (extensions) + Easy to install
– Security issues – Small development community – Some paid extensions
CMS Comparison
DNN (formerly DotNetNuke)
+ Powerful and flexible + Drag-and-drop admin interface + Developer community and pro support
– Expensive licensing for top tiers – Limited support
CMS Comparison
SharePoint
+ Great for intranets
– Very expensive licensing – Difficult to customize – High learning curve
CMS Comparison
Drupal Wordpress Joomla DNN SharePoint
Cost
Flexibility
Ease of Use
Building with Drupal
Start with…
Goals Audiences Content
Building with Drupal
…to determine
Theme Modules
Building with Drupal
Architecture
Built-in menu module
Place blocks in theme regions
Content structure and Views
Building with Drupal
Custom Content Types
Define structured content fields
Easy for content editors and end users
Database queries through Views module
No coding, but some learning
Building with Drupal
Developing Without Code
Possible, but limited
Configure through admin interface
Use modules to customize
Choose available theme
Building with Drupal
Customizing with Code
HTML/CSS: General development
PHP: Themes and Modules
MySQL: Databases
JavaScript: Interactive elements
Building with Drupal
LAMP Stack
Linux • Apache • MySQL • PHP
Common open-source technologies
Samples and Use Cases
Singular Content Entry
Create content once Display as node Display in view
Samples and Use Cases
Samples and Use Cases
Samples and Use Cases
User Roles and Permissions
Users can be given one or more user roles, granting permissions and abilities that can be customized.
Samples and Use Cases
Samples and Use Cases
Show content in map and list views
Samples and Use Cases
Showcase projects
Samples and Use Cases
Enable advanced searching and filtering
Samples and Use Cases
List upcoming events by date and time…
Samples and Use Cases
…with registration and payment.
Jeff Pompliano
Project ManagerGravity Works Design + Development
Thank You!
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