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Mastering Drupal; A Step-by-Step Guide to Building and Managing High-Performance Websites

Mastering Drupal; A Step-by-Step Guide to Building and Managing High-Performance Websites

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Mastering Drupal: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building and Managing High-Performance Websites



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to master Drupal, a powerful content management system. With a focus on building and managing high-performance websites, this course will take you on a step-by-step journey from the basics to advanced techniques.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of Drupal and its ecosystem
  • Learn how to install, configure, and customize Drupal
  • Master the art of building and managing high-performance websites
  • Discover how to create responsive and mobile-friendly designs
  • Learn how to optimize and secure your Drupal website
  • Understand how to use Drupal's built-in features and modules
  • Learn how to extend and customize Drupal with third-party modules
  • Master the art of content creation and management in Drupal
  • Discover how to use Drupal's powerful views and displays
  • Learn how to create custom themes and templates
  • Understand how to use Drupal's built-in caching and performance optimization techniques
  • Learn how to troubleshoot and debug common issues in Drupal


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Drupal

  • What is Drupal?
  • History and evolution of Drupal
  • Drupal's ecosystem and community
  • Advantages and disadvantages of using Drupal
  • Real-world examples of Drupal in action

Module 2: Installing and Configuring Drupal

  • System requirements for running Drupal
  • Installing Drupal on a local machine or web server
  • Configuring Drupal's basic settings
  • Understanding Drupal's file system and directory structure
  • Setting up a Drupal development environment

Module 3: Building and Managing High-Performance Websites

  • Understanding high-performance website design principles
  • Optimizing images and media for web use
  • Minifying and compressing CSS and JavaScript files
  • Using caching and content delivery networks (CDNs)
  • Configuring Drupal's performance settings

Module 4: Creating Responsive and Mobile-Friendly Designs

  • Understanding responsive web design principles
  • Using Drupal's built-in responsive design features
  • Creating mobile-friendly designs with Drupal
  • Using media queries and CSS preprocessors
  • Testing and debugging responsive designs

Module 5: Optimizing and Securing Your Drupal Website

  • Understanding website security principles
  • Configuring Drupal's security settings
  • Using SSL certificates and HTTPS
  • Optimizing database performance and security
  • Using Drupal's built-in security modules

Module 6: Mastering Drupal's Built-in Features and Modules

  • Understanding Drupal's built-in features and modules
  • Using Drupal's content management features
  • Mastering Drupal's user management and permissions system
  • Using Drupal's built-in SEO and social media features
  • Extending Drupal with third-party modules

Module 7: Extending and Customizing Drupal with Third-Party Modules

  • Understanding Drupal's module ecosystem
  • Installing and configuring third-party modules
  • Using popular Drupal modules such as Views and Panels
  • Creating custom modules and plugins
  • Debugging and troubleshooting module issues

Module 8: Mastering Content Creation and Management in Drupal

  • Understanding Drupal's content management features
  • Creating and managing content types and fields
  • Using Drupal's built-in WYSIWYG editor
  • Mastering Drupal's content workflow and moderation features
  • Using Drupal's built-in media management features

Module 9: Using Drupal's Powerful Views and Displays

  • Understanding Drupal's Views module
  • Creating and managing views and displays
  • Using Drupal's built-in display modes and formatters
  • Mastering Drupal's views caching and performance optimization techniques
  • Using Drupal's built-in views hooks and plugins

Module 10: Creating Custom Themes and Templates

  • Understanding Drupal's theme system
  • Creating and managing custom themes and templates
  • Using Drupal's built-in theme hooks and plugins
  • Mastering Drupal's template engine and syntax
  • Using Drupal's built-in CSS and JavaScript aggregation features

Module 11: Troubleshooting and Debugging Common Issues in Drupal

  • Understanding common issues and errors in Drupal
  • Using Drupal's built-in debugging tools and modules
  • Mastering Drupal's error handling and logging features
  • Using Drupal's built-in performance optimization and caching features
  • Debugging and troubleshooting common module and theme issues


Certificate of Completion

Upon completing this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging content
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum
  • Personalized learning experience
  • Practical and real-world applications
  • High-quality content and expert instructors
  • Certification upon completion
  • Flexible learning schedule
  • User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
  • Community-driven and supportive environment
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects
  • Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
  • Gamification and progress tracking features
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