Introduction. 1. Joomla! Jargon: Understanding the Language of Joomla! 2. Taking a Look Under the Hood. 3. Configuring Joomla. 4. Managing Content. 5. Managing Menus. 6. Extending Joomla! 7. Syndication in Joomla! 1.5. 8. Building a Custom Template. 9. Troubleshooting. 10. Advanced Tips and Tricks. Appendix A: Exercise Solutions. Appendix B: Installing Joomla! Appendix C: Must Have Extensions. Appendix D: Useful Resources.

Beginning Joomla! will take the reader step-by-step through the process of building a website with Joomla! 1.5. From beginning to end, the book will explain a concept and show how that concept relates to the development of an actual sample web site the reader can access online. This book applies each concept to a real-world example every step of the way. Once a concept is explained in theory, it is then illustrated by showing how one would implement each concept in a real web site. Topics covered include: Configuring Joomla! Managing Content Core Modules and Plugins Managing Menus Extensions Building Custom Templates Troubleshooting Advanced Tips and Tricks