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I wish that this book was available 1.5 years ago, May 31, 2010
This review is from: Building Websites with DotNetNuke 5 (Paperback)
I wish that this book was available when I started using DNN 1.5 years ago. It takes you though the installation, then introduces you to the basic concepts, and explains some things that you "must get around to figuring out what it does".
There is a middle section that then explains a little about the core and about the web.config, which are extremely useful, and they are the first documentation I have seen on that subject area.
Finally, the third section, is the brilliant examples from Michaels site on how to build modules easily. If you have not built a module, you will love this.
This book will suit a complete beginner but it will also suit a developer that wants to learn DNN and wants to learn how to program modules.
To followed on from the previous reviewer, my father always said about Country music that it is the chords you leave out that are he nicest. Michael Washington has a particular style, he cuts to the chase and tells you what you want to know without the fluff.
I have five DNN books now, but this is the best. I repeat, I wish I could have bought it a year ago.
thanks for all the help.
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The perfect introduction, May 8, 2010
This review is from: Building Websites with DotNetNuke 5 (Paperback)
What you get here is basically two books in one (approx 300 pages in total). The first section is a DotNetNuke user manual, essential for anybody who is starting out with DotNetNuke for the first time. Pages are clear, well laid out, and screenshots are supplied where apt. The book is constructed like a good jazz track, jazz for me is not about the notes you play, it's about the notes you don't play. This book knows what to leave out and gives the user exactly what they need without wasting their time with irrelevant noise. Once read the user will be empowered enough to find out what they need elsewhere without looking or feeling like a newbie.
The second section is for those wanting to start out in developing DNN modules. Many people will purchase a DNN module and have no need for this section of the book, however many will want to develop modules for their specific needs, or will simply like to get into the nitty gritty of things. Once again this the perfect introduction and is no-nonsense.
Those with a lot of time on their hands will not like this book. Those who just need to get the job done simply need to go out and purchase a copy.
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Easy to follow for a beginner., November 2, 2010
This review is from: Building Websites with DotNetNuke 5 (Paperback)
This is an easy guide to follow for someone just learning to develop in DNN.
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