OK, Umbraco

Unlock the Power of Umbraco CMS: Build Websites from Concept to Completion!

Ready to create a stunning website? Umbraco is a powerful and free Content Management System (CMS) perfect for your next project. This course takes you on a practical journey, moving beyond the technical manual to show you how to build a fully functional website, step-by-step. We'll focus on the fundamentals in an engaging and friendly way.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Document Types: Master Umbraco Document Types – the blueprints for organizing and creating various content pages.
• Templates: Understand ASP.NET MVC templates (Razor) and how they work with Umbraco to deliver dynamic content.
• Data Management: Learn to use Document Types to manage important data like site settings and email templates within Umbraco.
• Rich Text Editor Customization: Create custom formats for your content using the Rich Text Editor and CSS.
• Umbraco Grid Layout: Utilize the flexible Umbraco Grid (built on Bootstrap!) for responsive and adaptable page layouts.
• Macros: Develop reusable Macros to encapsulate views and easily add them as widgets to your Grid.
• Dependency Injection (DI): Leverage Umbraco's built-in DI framework (available in Umbraco 8) for efficient code management and referencing services.
• Surface Controllers: Explore Surface Controllers – ASP.NET MVC controllers tailored for seamless integration with Umbraco.
• Form Posting: Build custom forms that interact with Surface Controllers to implement bespoke logic.

Beyond the core features, you'll gain valuable skills:

• Wireframing: Learn effective wireframing techniques to plan your website design.
• Dependency Injection Best Practices: Discover the benefits and implementation of Dependency Injection for maintainable code.
• Email Service Integration: Implement a generic Email Service for sending personalized notifications.
• API Integration: Connect to external services like Twitter using APIs.
• Bootstrap (v4) Utilization: Get started quickly with Bootstrap (v4) for layout and component implementation.
• User Authentication: Implement a robust Registration and Membership process.

This course utilizes Umbraco V8, the latest version at the time of creation, providing you with a solid foundation in modern Umbraco development. Learn the Umbraco way and discover proven techniques to build professional websites.