Using Joomla: Building Powerful and Efficient Web Sites

If you're new to web content management systems, or even new to building websites, this book will help you create powerful web applications and high-quality websites with Joomla. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, "Using Joomla" provides a complete introduction to this web framework that will get you up and running in no time. It helps to have a basic understanding of HTML and CSS, but even that isn't necessary if you want to get started right away. Whether you need to build a website quickly, have a client who needs a website with lots of functionality, or want to use a content management system to convert an existing website, this book is for you. Newcomers will find a thorough introduction to the framework, and experienced Joomla developers will learn best practices for building sophisticated websites.