Drupal 7 Layout and Theming

You know how to make flexible content types, how to structure your site with custom paths and menus, and how to create dynamic lists of content with Drupal. And yet - you've found the limitations of the core block system to place the content on your site. Now you want to know how you can get control of where content is placed in your page structure.

Drupal has a variety of approaches to making dynamic layouts, and in this course you will see how to use them, and find the right approach for you. You will learn techniques and best practices for configuring a flexible and extendable layout for your site, then you'll learn how to get more control over the look and feel by creating a custom theme in Drupal.

You'll see how to develop on the shoulders of giants, and save yourself buckets of time in making easy to configure, responsive and smart layouts. You will also understand best practices in making your site secure and fast, and easy to maintain.

• Create custom layouts for landing pages on your site.
• Make content appear dynamically based on where you are in the site structure.
• Change the look of sections on your site.
• Create a custom theme in Drupal.
• Create a responsive theme in Drupal.
• Best practices for sustainable theming. 

What is provided:

Students will need to use their own computers, with an up to date web browser.
Students will be provided with printed manuals that outline the day’s step-by-step schedule  

Location:

Location:
Electronic Arts (Canada) Inc.
4330 Sanderson Way
Burnaby, B.C. - V5G 4X1

There is guest parking by the front reception area.

Link to Map: http://g.co/maps/pyafc
Participants will meet at front reception in the morning and Erin Stoker will come check you in. You can call her mobile with any issues: 604-715-2726.

Days:

This is a 2 day program: April 12th 9:00am - 5:00pm, April 13th 9:00am - 5:00pm

Contact us for more details