When starting to learn Drupal it might seem like there are an infinite number of things that you can learn. And as far as I know this might actually be true. During the years I've worked with Drupal I have constantly learned new things, and yet I still have never gotten the feeling that I have learned it all.
But over the years I have also become more and more convinced that there is a way to start learning Drupal that is better than most (if not all). When you start learning Drupal I think it is important to begin by learning how to use several important modules. If you are not skilled in using these crucial modules you will reinvent the wheel, and miss many of the advantages that Drupal's framework offers. If you learn to master these modules, you will have the tools to quickly and efficiently build the structure for practically all types of websites. You will also be equipped to deepen your knowledge in web development with Drupal, whether you want to code, build interfaces, lead projects, or specialize in some other way.
This book covers the core skills you need to learn as a new Drupal developer (and a bit more). It is by no means a complete description of everything you need or can use, but the book is designed to give you a solid foundation to continue to learn.Benefits of Drupal Web Development:
- It is open source software: In Drupal, core software, contributed modules, and a large number of themes are free, which help businesspersons reduce web development cost significantly.
- It is customizable: In terms of features, operation, layout, and design, Drupal is highly customizable, which provides loads of choice to developers and designers for addressing clients' requirements.
- It facilitates rapid deployment: Drupal enables companies to deploy core features and functionality rapidly. As a true 'Web 2.0' style, developers can make customizations after deployment of a Drupal site. Companies can go for customizations as per feedback and business requirements after making their sites live on the web.
- It is enterprise-class software: In terms of scalability, flexibility, reliability, manageability, security, interoperability, and availability of resources; Drupal is an enterprise-class CMS. Developers can readily integrate it with other applications like SAP, phpBB, etc.
- It has an extensive API support: Facebook, Twitter, Google Apps, Google Analytics, YouTube, etc. provide an extensive API support for Drupal. Developers can create own custom modules by using such well-documented API.
- It is SEO-friendly: As SEO plays a vital role in any company's online marketing strategies, Drupal enables companies to come forward with SEO-friendly websites. It has enormous flexibility to display content in a way that search engines like.
. It is mobile-ready: Increasing spread of smart devices opens the doors for new marketing platform for the companies. Smart devices' users can also view the Drupal website the same as that of the desktop users. Small businesses can rely on this feature in order to generate more leads.
In a nutshell, Drupal web development enables developers to make a feature-rich, high-quality website that fulfills all the requirements of their clients. On the other hand, companies can get the dynamic and innovative websites to entice users.