LEARNING PATH: Drupal: Responsive Apps with Drupal 8

Drupal is a leading web content management system (CMS), powering everything from small nonprofit websites and business sites to large enterprise applications. Mastering Drupal 8 is crucial for aspiring web developers. This learning path provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to building robust Drupal applications from the ground up.

What You'll Learn:

• Drupal 8 Fundamentals: Explore core features and understand their importance for modern web development.
• Application Architecture: Learn to structure your Drupal 8 application for scalability and maintainability.
• Views & Components: Become proficient with Drupal 8 Views (now part of core!) and components to create dynamic and engaging content displays.
• PHP Templating: Develop reusable templates using PHP scripting for consistent design and efficient development.
• Plugin Development: Learn to leverage existing Drupal plugins and create custom plugins to extend functionality.
• Module Customization: Utilize contributed Drupal modules to add specific features and tailor your site to unique needs.
• REST Web Services: Create new functionality by developing REST web services for seamless data integration.
• Responsive Design: Implement a mobile-first approach to ensure your website is accessible and optimized for all devices.
• Deployment & Monitoring: Understand how to effectively test, deploy, and monitor your Drupal 8 application.

Who This Learning Path Is For:

This Drupal 8 learning path is ideal for individuals seeking to:

• Become a qualified Drupal 8 professional.
• Build fully-featured websites with Drupal.
• Create multilingual websites.
• Develop responsive web applications.
• Learn Drupal development from a beginner level.

Meet the Experts:

This course is guided by experienced Drupal developers:

• Jason Bland: Over 7 years of experience developing and deploying Drupal websites. Creator of the One Stop How to Guys YouTube channel and Co-Founder & CEO of Arch board Media.
• Marc Isaacson: A seasoned web developer specializing in Drupal custom web applications. Active in the Drupal community, including DrupalCon and DrupalCamp events.

This practical, hands-on learning path will empower you to build stunning, fully-featured, multilingual, and responsive web applications with Drupal 8, requiring minimal custom coding.