Stephen Burge's Blog, page 45
November 1, 2017
Using the Focal Point Module for Images in Drupal 8
You most likely created image styles with Drupal's "Scale and crop" image effect. This style allows you to display large images on a smaller scale and save precious screen space.
There is one issue with such styling though. Often the most interesting point of the image gets chopped off. The "Focal Point" contrib module helps avoid this issue.
In this tutorial, you will learn to use this module to select the most important portion of the image you would like to show to your readers.
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There is one issue with such styling though. Often the most interesting point of the image gets chopped off. The "Focal Point" contrib module helps avoid this issue.
In this tutorial, you will learn to use this module to select the most important portion of the image you would like to show to your readers.
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October 27, 2017
Adding a MailChimp Newsletter to Your Drupal Site
Finding easy to use modules for Drupal 8 is not always easy. Often they haven't been migrated from Drupal 7. Or they are still in beta. Or the documentation is either poor or non-existent.
That's why finding the MailChimp module was a true delight. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use this module to integrate your Drupal 8 site with MailChimp newsletter service.
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That's why finding the MailChimp module was a true delight. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use this module to integrate your Drupal 8 site with MailChimp newsletter service.
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October 26, 2017
The OSTraining Podcast #12: Brian Hogg and Selling WordPress Plugins
In this week's episode, I talk with Brian Hogg.
Brian is a WordPress developer who writes plugins, but also creates super-helpful content for other developers.
He launches new WordPress plugins and writes about his efforts to build a business around those plugins. Follow Brian on Twitter at @BrianHogg. You can also find his plugins, blog posts and training classes at BrianHogg.com.
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Brian is a WordPress developer who writes plugins, but also creates super-helpful content for other developers.
He launches new WordPress plugins and writes about his efforts to build a business around those plugins. Follow Brian on Twitter at @BrianHogg. You can also find his plugins, blog posts and training classes at BrianHogg.com.
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October 25, 2017
The OSTraining Podcast #11: Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wix?
Wix, Weebly, Squarespace and other hosted services are an increasingly big threat to open source platforms.
We discuss whether open source projects should be nervous. This episode's guests are Mike Demo from BoldGrid.com, and Aleksander Kuczek from PerfectDashboard.com.
Follow Mike on Twitter at @mpmike and Aleksander at @A_Kuczek.
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We discuss whether open source projects should be nervous. This episode's guests are Mike Demo from BoldGrid.com, and Aleksander Kuczek from PerfectDashboard.com.
Follow Mike on Twitter at @mpmike and Aleksander at @A_Kuczek.
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October 24, 2017
New Class, Introduction to PHP, Part 2
This week's new class continues to build out the library of PHP lessons that's available to OSTraining members.
"Introduction to PHP, Part 2" follows directly on from "Introduction to PHP" and continues to build your knowledge of PHP.
You'll learn about constants, loops, switch and includes statements. Plus, you'll also get some great tips on debugging tools that are built into PHP.
These two classes are part of a larger series of PHP classes that also includes Introduction to Object Oriented PHP and How to Use phpMyAdmin. Look for even more new PHP classes over the next few months!
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"Introduction to PHP, Part 2" follows directly on from "Introduction to PHP" and continues to build your knowledge of PHP.
You'll learn about constants, loops, switch and includes statements. Plus, you'll also get some great tips on debugging tools that are built into PHP.
These two classes are part of a larger series of PHP classes that also includes Introduction to Object Oriented PHP and How to Use phpMyAdmin. Look for even more new PHP classes over the next few months!
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October 20, 2017
How to Change Joomla Folder and File Permissions
[Editor's Note: This post was originally published in June 2010. It was updated for accuracy.]
Sometimes when you're trying to upload extensions to your Joomla site, you'll be faced with error messages like this: "JFolder::create: Could not create directory" or "Warning! Failed to move file."
Often this is because your Joomla site doesn't have the correct permissions to upload the extensions. What are permissions and how can you fix this problem? Read on ...
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Sometimes when you're trying to upload extensions to your Joomla site, you'll be faced with error messages like this: "JFolder::create: Could not create directory" or "Warning! Failed to move file."
Often this is because your Joomla site doesn't have the correct permissions to upload the extensions. What are permissions and how can you fix this problem? Read on ...
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October 19, 2017
How to fix Joomla folders and files permissions with Admin Tools Core
[Editor's Note: This post was originally published in November 2010. It was updated for accuracy.]
A common issue with server migrations, components installations, and site security in Joomla is wrong folders and files permissions. If you are new to Joomla folders and file permissions, please visit our tutorial How to Change Joomla Folder and File Permissions.
In this tutorial, however, you will learn how to fix wrong files and folders permissions using free Admin Tools Core.This popular component is a powerful way to quickly correct any folder and file permissions you may encounter.
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A common issue with server migrations, components installations, and site security in Joomla is wrong folders and files permissions. If you are new to Joomla folders and file permissions, please visit our tutorial How to Change Joomla Folder and File Permissions.
In this tutorial, however, you will learn how to fix wrong files and folders permissions using free Admin Tools Core.This popular component is a powerful way to quickly correct any folder and file permissions you may encounter.
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October 18, 2017
Importing Data from a CSV File into Drupal with Content Import
Sometimes you would like to import a huge volume of data from a CSV file into Drupal. Maybe from another CMS. Maybe from a spreadsheet. But there is no such functionality in the Drupal 8 core.
To import your data from a CSV file, you need to install and enable the Content Import module. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of importing data with Content Import.
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To import your data from a CSV file, you need to install and enable the Content Import module. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of importing data with Content Import.
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Importing data from a CSV file into Drupal 8 with the Content Import module
Sometimes you would like to import a huge volume of data from a CSV file into Drupal. Maybe from another CMS. Maybe from a spreadsheet. But there is no such functionality in Drupal 8 core.
To import your data from a CSV file, you need to install and enable the contributed module "Content Import". In this tutorial, you are going to import five content items of the content type Customer.
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To import your data from a CSV file, you need to install and enable the contributed module "Content Import". In this tutorial, you are going to import five content items of the content type Customer.
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October 16, 2017
The OSTraining Podcast #10: Mendel Kurland and Camp Press
In this week's episode, I talk with Mendel Kurland.
If you've been to a WordCamp over the last few years, there's a good chance you've met Mendel Kurland. Mendel works for GoDaddy where he's played a central role in improving that company's reputation.
In this episode, Mendel tells his story: a journey from early start-up success in Iowa to a key role inside GoDaddy. Mendel is also starting a new project called Camp Press which encourages tech workers to get switch off and get outdoors.
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If you've been to a WordCamp over the last few years, there's a good chance you've met Mendel Kurland. Mendel works for GoDaddy where he's played a central role in improving that company's reputation.
In this episode, Mendel tells his story: a journey from early start-up success in Iowa to a key role inside GoDaddy. Mendel is also starting a new project called Camp Press which encourages tech workers to get switch off and get outdoors.
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