how to use the drupal community (for nonprofits), from ntc drupal day 2013
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Check out the updated 2014 version! http://www.slideshare.net/rootwork/how-to-use-the-drupal-community-for-nonprofits-from-ntc-drupal-day-2014 A short introduction on how to use the Drupal community, specifically tailored for nonprofits. Drupal is an open-source content management system (CMS). This was the opening session at Drupal Day, at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Minneapolis in April 2013. More information about Drupal Day: http://www.nten.org/ntc/precon/drupal View Ivan's other presentations on Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/rootwork Follow Ivan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rootworkTRANSCRIPT
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How to use thefreaking awesome
Drupal community
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The Drupal communityWhere to get help, support,
ideas and inspiration
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1. Local meetupsHead to
groups.drupal.org
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2. DrupalConOne North American and one European
(and probably one Southern Hemisphere)DrupalCon each year.
Next Drupalcon: Portland, OR, May 20–24portland2013.drupal.org
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2b. Free DrupalCon!Every single session from every single
DrupalCon ever is recorded and available free.
youtube.com/DrupalAssociation
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3. Drupal docs
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4. Issue queues• Great for specific error messages• Great if you know the module• Not great for “what could be causing this” questions
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5. Drupal GroupsHead to
groups.drupal.org(again)
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groups.drupal.org/drupal-for-good
groups.drupal.org/drupal-for-activists-and-campaigns
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6. Instant Reply Chat(this is not actually what it stands for)
drupal.org/irc
It’s not scary!
And it’s really useful to learn!
#drupal-ngo
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7. NTEN’s Community of Practice
my.nten.org/group/drupal
• Free monthly discussion calls hosted by Johanna Bates and me (next call Thurs. Apr. 25)• Email/web discussion list
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8. Blogs and resourcesDrupal Planet: drupal.org/planetNode One videos: nodeone.se/sv/learn-drupalIvan Zugec: zugec.comModules Unraveled podcast: modulesunraveled.com/podcastLullabot Module Monday: lullabot.com/ideas/blogLullabot videos/podcast: drupalize.me (some free, some paid)Code Karate videos: codekarate.com
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Have a great Drupal Day!Ivan Boothe
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