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Abstract: 

Video at http://www.archive.org/details/DrupalconDc2009-TheThemersToolkit

The tools available to Drupal 6 themers are amazing! Come learn about base themes, must-have modules, browser-based tools you can't live without and get a gentle introduction on how to convert Drupal 5 themes to Drupal 6. Woo!

Presenters: 

Emma Jane Hogbin

Agenda

This is an introductory session and will touch on the following topics:

  • Drupal terminology and concepts
  • Must-have modules (Views, CCK, The Developer's Module)
  • Browser-based tools (Firebug and browser cams)
  • Technical language (and Drupal) references
  • Base themes
  • Converting Drupal 5 themes to Drupal 6
  • Theming and coding best practices

Goals

This session will have a little bit for a lot of different people. If you're new to Drupal theming and want to learn how to make your sites ZING this session is a must! If you are an experienced Drupal 5 themer and want to know how to make the leap to Drupal 6 theming this session is a must! If you're an experienced Drupal 6 themer and you want to share your wisdom, you guessed it...this session is a must!

Resources

2 Comments

will there be a pdf of the presentation posted?