When experienced web programmers start working with the Drupal content management system, the instincts and knowledge that have served them well in creating stand-alone web software can get in the way of learning how best to use the Drupal framework. This book will help programmers get past this obstacle, and make the transition from fighting with Drupal to taking advantage of the powerful Drupal APIs that are available for skillful programmers to use. Topics covered: Programmer's introduction t...
In the crowded field of customer relationship management (CRM) systems, SugarCRM stands out-not only for its modular design, but also for the ease with which you can develop, customize, and extend your CRM applications. This concise book provides a thorough overview of the development tools and APIs available in SugarCRM 6.2, showing both developers and nondevelopers alike how to use them to build a sample application step-by-step. You'll learn how to bend and twist SugarCRM's extensible MVC fra...
Today's Web 2.0 is demanding more with less. CodeIgniter, an up--and--coming PHP--based Web application development framework that leaves a little footprint, rises to the challenge. Some say it's the Merb, or micro Rails--like framework, of the PHP world. CodeIgniter may be the most agile, lightweight of the PHP web frameworks, offerings exceptional performance in the applications you create with it. It requires zero configuration, has no templating language, does not require you to use command...
Get a Jump Start on PHP today! PHP is a key server-side technology in web development, enabling you to quickly and simply develop interactive, usable and engaging websites and applications. In just one weekend with this SitePoint book, you'll learn how to: * Install all of the software you need to begin developing PHP applications * Understand PHP functions and syntax * Build a complete, working PHP application from scratch: a simple social networking app Plus you'll discover how to use mode...
This book is for web designers and developers with existing knowledge of CSS, HTML, and XML, who wish to learn more about Magento-specific theming techniques. Some knowledge of PHP may be useful, but is not necessary.
Explore built-in WordPress features and the power of advanced plugins and themes for building modern websites using exciting recipesKey FeaturesBuild custom features and extend built-in features in WordPress with custom coding and pluginsGet to grips with extending WordPress as an application frameworkManage non-functional aspects of your website such as security, performance, and maintenanceBook DescriptionWordPress has been the most popular content management system (CMS) for many years and is...
High Performance Drupal
by Jeff Sheltren, Narayan Newton, and Nathaniel Catchpole
High Performance Drupal is an essential, comprehensive guide to designing Drupal's supporting infrastructure and scalability, as well as a handbook for improving Drupal website performance. Drupal beginners will quickly learn a set of best practices in how to deploy a growable site which will withstand traffic surges. Intermediate and expert users will find this book to be the ultimate go-to reference source during initial planning for a site deployment or when implementing specific technologies...
Learn to create and customize impressive Drupal 8 modules to extend your website's functionalities About This Book • Unleash the power of Drupal 8 programming by creating efficient modules and extensions • Explore a plethora of Drupal 8 APIs and get the best out of them using the power of PHP coding • Learn to implement efficient data management and data security by creating dedicated modules for it. Who This Book Is For The primary target of this book is Drupal developers who want to learn...
If you're a web programmer, your experiences have taught you certain lessons-and only some of them apply well to Drupal. Drupal has its own set of programming principles that require a different approach, and many programmers make mistakes when relying on skills they've used for other projects. This book will show you which programming techniques you can use-and which you should avoid-when building web applications with this popular content management framework. Updated to cover both Drupal 7 an...