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Session Multimedia
Slides: 
It is sometimes said that Drupal does not have a learning curve. It has a learning brick wall. In this session we aim at getting you over that brick wall. We will cover what Drupal is, the vocabulary that you need to know to talk about/work with it and the most common and important modules. We will take an introductory look at some basic configuration and where to look for various features. We will also point you at how you can engage with the community and some excellent outside resources.

Agenda

  • What Drupal is a good fit for
  • Drupal Vocabulary
  • The basics of the Drupal interface
  • Crucial Drupal modules and what they do
  • How to evaluate a module
  • Engaging with the Drupal community

Goals

  • a good sense of Drupalisms and Drupal vocabulary
  • a basic understanding of how Drupal is structured and how to get started setting it up
  • a good idea of what can (and can't) be accomplished without writing any code
  • a knowledge of where to look for information and what is available

Resources

Handbook
Drupal IRC