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Message from Dean - May 8th 2007
I am currently testing out a new version of the APF Bridge Component - If you notice any errors within this demo store please drop me a line.
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So far I have read 7 chapters of this book, and I found it perfect. However, I have only one remark which could be categorized as organizational. In chapter 7 ( Managing Content Through the Backend). The chapter sites explanations of items that are common to most of the common types of accounts. This should have been explained as common functions and not specifically for the manager account.
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The book is easy to follow. Although I am very familiar with web pages, I am new to the system administrator role. The book is easy to understand and does a good job defining each part.
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Although I've previously worked with Mambo 4.5, and Joomla 1.0, I was primarily self-taught. The demand to create more sophisticated sites with Joomla 1.5 made me decide to get a more formal Joomla education.
This book is great both as a tutorial for learning Joomla 1.5, and also as a reference on your bookshelf. As I read through Joomla! A User's Guide, I was surprised how many new tricks I learned. The coverage of so many Joomla extensions is a great starting point for extending your site's functionality. Search-engine optimization is another area that is covered well.
Some of the other reviews say this book tries to be everything to everyone. There's nothing wrong with that if it's done successfully, as I believe North has done. If you work with Joomla, this book should be on your shelf.
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Disappointing. Author promises more than book delivers and the focus is just not there -- it's a shallow treatment of many things, rather than an in-depth text.
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If you're a beginner wanting to learn about Joomla, this is the book for you.
The author has a great writing style, making the book very readable without the "fluff".
This book walks the reader through the very introductory segments through the advanced concepts (such as building templates) of Joomla.
This is a GREAT book, far above it's peers.
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