Drupal is a powerful and flexible open source framework for content
management. As an open-source community-driven environment, Drupal
has attracted mostly Linux and Macintosh programmers. Until now,
that is.
Drupal 7 incorporates features that make it compatible with Windows
servers and Windows development tools. The new version opens the
doors for Windows developers to build Drupal sites, including custom
modules, all without leaving Visual Studio. Many enterprises are in
need of a secure, high-quality web solution that integrates
seamlessly with their back-end systems. And many of these back-end
systems are in enterprises and powered by Windows servers. Naturally,
these organizations have developers who focus on Windows development
tools. This book provides a bridge to Drupal for Windows developers
by speaking their language.
It starts with the Drupal page model, which Windows programmers can
contrast against the ASP.NET page model. The book then describes the
various features of Drupal: the hook model, theming, roles, caching,
and the data abstraction layer that lays the foundation for
integration with enterprise-level databases and external systems.
Pro Drupal 7 for Windows Developers focuses on topics important for
the programmer who is new to Drupal:
Quick up-to-speed introduction to Drupal for developers so that they
can get over that critical learning curve. A "just enough"
introduction to the important features of Drupal, including the page
model, the hook architecture, the theming layer, and custom module
development.
Step-by-step tutorials on building, testing, and deploying custom
modules for internal use or for sharing with the Drupal community.
What you.ll learn
How to install Drupal in your Windows development environment
The Drupal page lifecycle and how it differs from ASP.NET
How to invoke Visual Studio's step debugger with breakpoints
The Drupal unit testing and web testing frameworks
How to use Drupal with IIS and SQL Server
How to program custom modules and customize existing modules
The Drupal theming environment
Who this book is for
.NET and ASP developers interested in integrating Drupal 7 into
their current environment, and Drupal 7 developers who need to
navigate the potential pitfalls of working with Windows back ends.
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