Content Management System (CMS) Index

Welcome to the CMS development guide! This systematic index covers CMS fundamentals and Drupal implementation.

📚 Understanding CMS

Foundation Knowledge

  • cms a brief introduction - What is CMS and why use it
    • CMS definition and benefits
    • Popular CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla)
    • Real-world examples and use cases

CMS Overview

  • Drupal - Deep dive into Drupal CMS
    • Why choose Drupal
    • Modular architecture benefits
    • Scalability and security features

🛠️ Drupal Development Journey

1. drupal project setup

  • Prerequisites installation (WAMP/MAMP/XAMPP)
  • Composer setup
  • Database configuration
  • Initial Drupal installation
  • Basic website configuration

2. setting up drupal modules

  • Essential modules overview
  • Module installation methods
  • Required modules for projects:
    • Token, Pathauto, ctools
    • Webform, Libraries API
    • Views, Admin menu

3. setting up drupal’s structure and it’s content types

  • Understanding Drupal structure
  • Content types creation
  • Custom fields management
  • URL aliases configuration
  • Block management

4. setting up drupal’s user roles

  • Default user roles understanding
  • Creating custom roles (e.g., Agents)
  • Setting permissions
  • User account management

🚀 Quick Start Guide

  1. Begin with cms a brief introduction - Understand CMS basics
  2. Read Drupal - Learn Drupal advantages
  3. Follow drupal project setup - Get hands-on experience
  4. Continue with modules, structure, and user roles - Build complete project