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Description of Beginning Joomla!® Web Site Development

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.

Updates, source code, and Wrox technical support at www.wrox.com

Title Information

ISBN:

9780470438534

Pages:

312 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

353077

Publisher:

John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Published:

02/04/2009

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About Cory Webb

Cory Webb is a web designer and developer and the owner of CoryWebbMedia, LLC, where he specializes in building web sites with the premier content management system (CMS), Joomla!. He is perhaps best known for his instructional site, HowToJoomla.net, where he shares his insights and experiences through tips and tricks for beginning Joomla! users. Since the inception of HowToJoomla.net, he has written dozens of articles that have been well received by the Joomla! community. He has received numerous accolades such as "Sweet Jesus, thank you! I spent a day and a half looking for this bit of code! You’ve saved my sanity!" and "Thank You! I REALLY needed this solution!" He began working with Joomla!’s predecessor, Mambo, in 2003 when he was given the task of building a web site for his employer. After an exhaustive search for the right CMS, he found Mambo and never looked back. In May 2006, Cory started working part–time as a freelance developer for JoomlaShack.com. In February 2008, he parlayed that freelance work into a full–time career as the founder of Cory Webb Media, LLC.

Contents of Beginning Joomla!® Web Site Development

Introduction.

1. Joomla! Jargon: Understanding the Language of Joomla!

2. Taking a Look Under the Hood.

3. Configuring Joomla.

4. Managing Content.

5. Managing Menus.

6. Extending Joomla!

7. Syndication in Joomla! 1.5.

8. Building a Custom Template.

9. Troubleshooting.

10. Advanced Tips and Tricks.

Appendix A: Exercise Solutions.

Appendix B: Installing Joomla!

Appendix C: Must Have Extensions.

Appendix D: Useful Resources.