Lullabot – Theming Basics For Drupal

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The Lullabot Learning Series continues with a hands-on look at Drupal's theming system. In this 2 hour and 44 minute long in-depth video guide, Nate Haug, Jeff Robbins, and James Walker explain the steps for translating a web design into a Drupal theme. The video explains Drupal's design vernacular, concepts, and special needs. The team shows how to associate the proper CSS & Javascript files, add all of the necessary regions, and control the HTML output through page and node-specific templates. You'll learn about the best tools and strategies for controling the look and feel of your Drupal website. This video covers the basics of Drupal theming. Drupal's more complex theming topics are covered in the Advanced Theming video (to be released soon) which pairs with this video and finishes the complete implementation of the 960 Robots theme used in both videos.
Introduction
Overview of Drupal theming
Setting up environment & switching themes
Design-to-theme translation strategies
Theming tools: Firebug & Web Developer
Overview of .info files
Creating a theme & applying CSS
Overview of template files
Creating the page template
Filling out the site & adding regions
Working with node templates
Using the Theme Developer tool
Adding javascript to a theme
Exploring page template variables
Adding a screenshot to your theme
Conclusion

Examples in this video are based on Drupal 6 and its variants.

The example 960 Robots Drupal theme as well as a complete download of the finished Drupal site used in this video are available for reference.

Lullabot has guided such companies as MTV, Sony Music, Lifetime Television, IBM, Popular Science, and Fast Company in building and growing their Drupal websites. Recognized as some of the most influential and well-respected developers, consultants, and educators in the Drupal community, the team is responsible for best-selling Drupal books and Drupal workshops and seminars worldwide.

Produced by Jeff Robbins. Directed and edited by Kent Bye.
Shot in widescreen format
Region-free DVD
Total running time: 2hr 44min
Download size: 1.2 GB

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