Modules 101: Introduction, Installation, and Removal; Or, the What, When, Where, Why, and Especially How

This is a practical introduction to Drupal modules. Learn the basics of what modules are, when to use contributed modules, where to find them, why choose one over another, and — step-by-step— how to install and uninstall modules in both Drupal 6 and 7.

Questions answered by this session:

  • What are modules?
  • When should I use contributed modules?
  • Where can I find contributed modules?
  • Why should I choose one module over another?
  • How do I install modules (step-by-step)?
  • How do I uninstall modules (step-by-step)?

This session will be useful to site builders who have sufficient server access to install modules

Accompanying materials, aka "the handout":
http://skpl.us/modules101
(will be updated for DrupalCon Portland 2013)

Schedule info
Status: 
Proposed
Session Info
Speaker(s): 
Track: 
Site Building
Experience level: 
Beginner