Wednesday, November 8, 2006
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supertubez!
intro to the dynamic webz
Overview of two open source PHP tools: WordPress and PmWiki. Both are deceptively simple to install and use. Both are powerful enough to run a fairly complex medium-size website. Once a website is configured with one of these tools, the site can be maintained with push-button updates.
6 hrs
day 1:
– WordPress installation
– MySql
– Fantastico
– skins
– plugins
– uploads
– backups
day 2:
– WordPress review and problem solving
– pmwiki installation
– configuration
– authentication
– skins
– backup
prerequisites:
live hosted domain with control panel
some basic familiarity with FTP and text editors
outcome:
functional installations of WordPress and/or PmWiki
basic understanding of dynamically generated web sites
awareness of the benefits and concerns of a PHP-based site