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Textpattern Solutions

PHP-Based Content Management Made Easy

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  • The only dedicated book available on Textpattern, a popular web site framework

  • Suitable for every level of reader, from novice to expert

  • Written by 5 Textpattern experts, who are noted members of the community

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  • ISBN: 978-1-4302-0245-5
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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxix
  2. Getting started

    1. Front Matter

      Pages xxx-xxx
    2. Setting the Stage

      Pages 1-17
  3. The Textpattern Interface

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 66-66
    2. Site Administration

      Pages 67-93
    3. Presentation

      Pages 123-148
  4. Customizing Textpattern

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 150-150
    2. The Textpattern Model

      Pages 151-159
    3. Comments

      Pages 229-242
    4. Beyond The Basics

      Pages 245-263
  5. Extending Textpattern

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 264-264
    2. Custom Fields

      Pages 265-275
    3. Using Plugins

      Pages 277-285
    4. Writing Plugins

      Pages 287-311
  6. Textpattern Site Examples

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 312-312

About this book

Textpattern is a powerful, PHP-based content management system that allows you to build pretty much any kind of data-driven website quickly and easily. It is very popular among designers and developers alike, and has an active community of users. Sound good? Well, you're in luck—this book shows you how to use every aspect of Textpattern to a professional standard.

Textpattern (and this book) appeals to two main groups of people:

Firstly, the web designer who has mastered the fundamentals of XHTML and CSS and wants to create sites that have fresh and dynamically changing information, but is not familiar with server-side coding and databases. Never fear—Textpattern enables you to integrate your XHTML knowledge, inserting dynamic aspects into your already solid site design.

Secondly, PHP developers who are looking for a content management system upon which to build additional functionality and want a hand with the design aspects of their site. Again, Textpattern fills in those holes.

The book leaves no stone unturned. It starts by introducing you to Textpattern and guiding you through its very simple installation process. After the core features of the administrative interface are explored, the book dives into building sites with TXP, using CSS, articles, forms, pages, and more to create fully customized templates.

Development follows next, looking at installing plugins and building your own custom plugins to further enhance your Textpattern-based site. The book concludes with several case studies to provide ideas and inspiration, including a weblog, an e-commerce site, and an online review directory.

Keywords

  • CSS
  • E-Commerce
  • Open Source
  • PHP
  • XHTML
  • databases
  • design
  • development
  • framework
  • standards

About the authors

Cody Lindley is a web producer for a technology company located in Boise, Idaho. When he is not working with client-side technologies, Flash or interaction design, he spends time with his wife and son, enjoying a simple lifestyle in the Northwest. Cody has a passion for Christian theology and takes great pleasure in learning and studying God's word. His work and ongoing ramblings can be found at CodyLindley.com.

Bibliographic Information

Buying options

eBook USD 29.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • ISBN: 978-1-4302-0245-5
  • Instant PDF download
  • Readable on all devices
  • Own it forever
  • Exclusive offer for individuals only
  • Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout
Softcover Book USD 39.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)