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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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Great book for newbies and professional developers! It gave me a pretty good jump start in Drupal development. Covers pretty much everything you need to know about the platform. Easy to read, has charts and useful examples. IMHO if you're seriously thinking to use Drupal for your next project - you have to buy this book.
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As a Drupal developer it was a no brainer to purchase "Pro Drupal Development" by J. VanDyk and M. Westgate. I devour anything Drupal and this promised to be the first book on Drupal for developers. But I was not prepared to make a permanent space for it in my bag. I am often on the go, meeting clients and other programmers in the local coffee shops. Since receiving my copy four months ago I have not been more than a few feet from it at all times. I was not finished the second chapter, "Writing a module", before it sent me back to my computer to try all the new things I had learned through its great examples.
My favorite chapter is chapter 8 "The Theme System". This chapter walks you through converting an html/css design into a full functioning Drupal theme. It was simply explained and I was able to convert a design in just a few hours. I consider that pretty good for my first try. Check it out for yourself, Apress the publisher is offering chapter 8 as a teaser (http://www.apress.com/book/downloadfile/3519).
This book is not for the beginner. It jumps right into the meat of the matter but thats what I appreciate most. A solid reference for the advanced Drupal developer.
When my computer is not on, it sets quietly in my bag snuggled up against my copy of "Pro Drupal Development". If only my computer could digest the book and do some programming for me then I could get back to all those video games that need my attention.
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It doesn't matter if you are an absolute beginner or someone who discusses if the iframe should or should not be included in the HTML 5 draft - this book can get you where you are going. Some basic knowledge is certainly a plus... but chances are if you are looking into Drupal development you know how to use the internet and a search engine to find the answers you need if something is unknown to you. If you are looking for more than "how to install" and looking for a deeper experience to customize your Content Management System... this book is one that I would start with.
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A very useful book if you work with Drupal and needs some solid information about it.
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A very good book on Drupal development. This book covers every aspect of Drupal development. First, you are introduced to the components of a Drupal system, components such as nodes, blocks, menus, templates and modules are covered.
What really sets Drupal apart from many other web applications is its modularity. I've used other forum/wiki/blog systems in the past. These allowed me to modify them, however as soon as a new version comes out, you have to tediously go back and modify all your code. With Drupal you implement a module. If done correctly, you simply copy over the newest files from the latest Drupal update and your site is fine. It makes it very easy to stay up to date. The book does a very good job of explaining how to work within this framework and not require extensive modification.
If you are considering using the Drupal CMS, this book is the way to go.
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