Beginning Joomla! will take the reader step-by-step through the process of building a website with Joomla! 1.5. From beginning to end, the book will explain a concept and show how that concept relates to the development of an actual sample web site the reader can access online. This book applies each concept to a real-world example every step of the way. Once a concept is explained in theory, it is then illustrated by showing how one would implement each concept in a real web site.
Topics covered include:
- Configuring Joomla!
- Managing Content
- Core Modules and Plugins
- Managing Menus
- Extensions
- Building Custom Templates
- Troubleshooting
- Advanced Tips and Tricks
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Beginning
Joomla! Web Site Development
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Since its release in 2005, Joomla! has become one of the most popular open-source content management systems in the world. It is used by millions of people to build and maintain professional, easy-to-manage sites. Written with an approachable and informative writing style, this hands-on book introduces you to Joomla! and gets you started with using this powerful, versatile tool for developing and managing Web sites.
Joomla! guru Cory Webb teaches you the concepts that every beginner should know. He walks you through the process of building a Web site with Joomla! and reinforces the topics discussed throughout the chapters with real-world examples. You'll gain a clear understanding of Joomla! and learn how to get things done within the Joomla! framework. Using this book, you will be able to harness the power of Joomla! to accomplish the goals you want to achieve with your Web site.
What you will learn from this book
How to understand and use the language and jargon of Joomla!
How to extend Joomla!'s functionality (components, modules, plugins, templates, and languages
What concepts are involved in building custom Joomla! templates
How to set up sections, categories, and articles
Ways to test your site and troubleshoot issues that may arise
Tips and tricks for achieving non-standard functionality in Joomla!
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone interested in using Joomla! to build a Web site.
Beginning Joomla! Web Site Development
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