This document discusses Drupal, an open-source content management framework. It begins by explaining that Drupal is not just a CMS, but rather a framework that can be used to build customized CMS solutions. It then provides an overview of Drupal's history and key features, such as being modular, cross-platform, and free. The document also outlines new developments in Drupal 8, common uses of Drupal, reasons to use Drupal like its large community and flexibility, and advice for getting started with Drupal development.
2. What is Drupal?
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Drupal is not a CMS.
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Drupal is a Content Management Framework (CMF),
from which you can build a CMS tailored specifically for
your needs.
24. Why Drupal?
DRUPAL IS FREE AND OPEN-SOURCE
- quality
- security
- availability of the source code and the right to modify it
25. Why Drupal?
DRUPAL IS FREE AND OPEN-SOURCE
- quality
- security
- availability of the source code and the right to modify it
- right to redistribute modifications and improvements to the code
26. Why Drupal?
DRUPAL IS FREE AND OPEN-SOURCE
- quality
- security
- availability of the source code and the right to modify it
- right to redistribute modifications and improvements to the code
- right to use the software in any way
27. Why Drupal?
MANY FREE TRAININGS AND TUTORIALS AVAILABLE
- Drupalize.me, Lullabot, Tutr.tv, BuildAModule.com
34. Why Drupal?
Drupal is used by some of the biggest sites on the Web, like
The Economist, Examiner.com, The White House, CNN,
Warner Brothers Records, and Data.gov.uk.
35. I have no programming
background, can I still use Drupal?
YES!
- Views, CCK, Features, OpenLayers, Gmap, Leaflet, etc.
39. What other things, technology,
tools, prog. languages that I
should learn apart from Drupal?
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PHP scripting
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Javascript/jQuery
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HTML/CSS
40. What other things, technology,
tools, prog. languages that I
should learn apart from Drupal?
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Version Control (Git, SVN, Mercurial, CVS)
41. What other things, technology,
tools, prog. languages that I
should learn apart from Drupal?
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Web Server (Apache, Nginx, Lighttpd, IIS)
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Database (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
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Performance Scaling (Caching, CDN, Server Tuning)
42. And how about Drupal developer
salary range?
Between P40,000 to P300,000
46. I am ready to take a challenge.
Where can I get a project to start?
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groups.drupal.org/jobs
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Freelancer.ph
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Odesk.com
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Onlinejobs.ph
47. In case you need more help
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We (DrupalPilipinas) provide beginners to advanced
trainings (Drupal Apprentice program).
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We need more volunteers, which will undergo FREE
intensive training from us.