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Drupal Code Survey

By msimanga on

This survey is being conducted to determine how much code Drupal implementers actually write. The advent of modules such as CCK, Views, Organic Groups, Workflow, Ubercart, E-Commerce, Panels and Actions along with a dozen or so other modules has a empowered web developers with the ability to create sites writing little or no custom code. Is this true? If you are Drupal user please take the survey at http://www.mahalasoft.co.za

⋅ Categories: Drupal 4.5.x or older, Drupal 4.6.x, Drupal 4.7.x, Drupal 5.x, Drupal 6.x

High Profile Websites Powered by Drupal

By ysarkisyan on

We have created a video showcasing high profile websites using Drupal. This video has a background music and shows the websites in different categories.

Check it on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOv94z7fk6w
or Blip.tv: http://blip.tv/file/1762741/

The Google Summer of Code is Back for 2009!

By alex ua on

Earlier today, Google announced the list of organizations that have been selected for the Google Summer of Code 2009, and we are thrilled to announce that Drupal has been selected once again! This will mark the Drupal project's fifth year of participation in this fantastic program, which provides a great opportunity for the Drupal community to grow our ranks of dedicated and talented new contributors, award existing long-term contributors, and get some exciting new coding projects done at the same time! More information about the program is available in the Google Summer of Code FAQ and program timeline.

⋅ Categories: Drupal 6.x, Drupal 7.x

NOW CASTING - Drupal Based Reality Show

By brianmeert on

Drupal Quest is now accepting applications for those wishing to participate in a new reality show based around a team of Drupal experts. Each episode, the team will be presented with an unique challenge to create or rebuilt a specific website using Drupal. The team will need to plan a strategy, create mock ups, set up the site, design, install and configure any modules, migrate data, test and launch a site before the 24-hour deadline expires.

New book published: Drupal 6 Social Networking

By mdev on

Drupal 6 Social Networking, by Michael Peacock, is a new book from Packt Publishing, aimed at readers wishing to create a Social Networking website. With Social Networking being a very powerful and popular concept on the Internet, this book discusses the benefits of creating your own Social Network over utilising existing Social Networks, and guides the reader through setting up a Social Network of their own.

After discussing Social Networking concepts, the book covers the basics of Drupal including installation, configuration and administration, before looking at building a powerful Social Networking website, including:

  • User generated content with Drupal core modules
  • Managing users and enhancing their profiles
  • Enabling user interaction and communication as well as communicating with our users
  • Creating a simple map-based module to show how we can extend the network with custom features by creating our own modules
  • Customising the theme, and creating custom themes giving the Social Network a unique look of its own
  • Deploying the Social Network, and keeping it running smoothly
  • Promoting the Social Network so that its user base, and community contributions grow
⋅ Categories: Drupal 6.x

Drupal Connect is looking for Drupal Developers in the VA/D.C area

By drupalconnect on

Drupal Connect is currently interested in back end as well as front end Drupal Developers in the D.C and Virginia areas. We're looking for people with at least two years of Drupal experience.

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