Planning and Managing Drupal Projects

Nordin, Dani

ISBN 10: 1449305482 / ISBN 13: 9781449305482

Published by O'Reilly Media, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Planning and Managing Drupal Projects
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449305482
• ISBN 13: 9781449305482
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

If you're a solo website designer or part of a small team itching to build interesting projects with Drupal, this concise guide will get you started. Drupal’s learning curve has thrown off many experienced designers, particularly the way it handles design challenges. This book shows you the lifecycle of a typical Drupal project, with emphasis on the early stages of site planning. Learn how to efficiently estimate and set up your own project, so you can focus on ways to make your vision a reality, rather than let project management details constantly distract you.

Plan and estimate your project by discovering your client’s goals and audience perceptions Discover how Drupal works under the hood, and learn basic DrupalSpeak Frame the UX design challenge through a deeper understanding of your site’s intended users Get real content for your project as early as possible—before you start prototyping Choose the right modules for your project, and learn about several go-to modules Understand how to walk clients through the Drupal design and development process

About the Author

Dani Nordin is the founder and principal designer of the zen kitchen, where you'll find tasty marketing and design ideas with an eco-friendly twist. She has over 10 years of experience designing award-winning work for small to large businesses and non-profits.