Please note: this version of the book is out-of-date.
There is a new version of the book available at on Amazon, released in June 2017.
Please search for and buy the new version. We don't recommend buying this version.
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Drupal 7 Explained is for people who want a fun and clear introduction to Drupal.
Drupal 7 Explained requires absolutely no experience with Drupal, content management, site construction, programming, scripting, or even HTML.
Discover what Drupal does and how it works; then install Drupal 7, master site administration, simplify site creation via workflows, create highly-usable navigation, and much more.
Quickly change site designs with themes; find, choose, install, and use modules, including Views; create advanced layouts with Display Suite Panels; customize user access; update and back up your sites; and build multiple site types, step by step!
Please note: This is book is 100% aimed at Drupal beginners. Drupal 7 Explained contains no code and that is absolutely deliberate. If you want to learn how to create themes or code modules, there are other books for you.
Author Stephen Burge is one of the world's leading Drupal trainers: he has had more face-to-face interaction with Drupal learners than practically anyone. This book reflects all he's learned about how beginners learn best. It teaches through crystal-clear visuals, explanations, and analogies -- all extensively tested with real Drupal newcomers.