DrupalEasy Podcast 43: Hybrid

Listen in as Ryan, Mike, and special guest Todd Tomlinson from ServerLogic discuss Drupal news from the past week. Todd is the author of Beginning Drupal 7 from Apress Publishing. Rather than going with a standard interview with Todd, we decided to ask him to join us for one of our news-based podcasts. Listen in as we talk about Drush, Examiner.com, Todd's current and future book, and a bunch of other Drupal-related stuff.

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Thanks to Webenabled for sponsoring this week's podcast. Create, develop, and deploy Drupal applications entirely on the Webenabled platform. Top-notch support included with every account.

Picks of the Week - every podcast we each pick a module, theme, or other Drupal-related "thing" that we'd like to spread the word about.

Site of the Week - every podcast we collectively pick a (usually new) Drupal site to be highlighted and discussed. This week's pick is PriceDropWatch.co.uk, sent in by John Carney. 

If you'd like your site highlighted, please submit it at http://DrupalEasy.com/siteoftheweek. 

Bookaway - We also picked the winners of Beginning Drupal from Wrox Publishing by Jacob Redding. They are:

  • Igor Santos from Spain
  • Mario Hernandez from California
  • Darrel Branson from Australia

To win a copy of Beginning Drupal 7 from Apress Publishing - written by our special guest Todd Tomlinson, simply leave a comment below. Be sure to leave some identifying information so we know how to contact you (your Drupal.org username or Twitter handle work best). DrupalEasy Podcast listeners can also get 25% off any Apress eBook by using the coupon code "DRUPALEASYKWL" during checkout. 

Also - be sure to check out Andrew Riley's Module-a-Day Podcast

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UPDATE - the book winners have been selected!

Comments

Another excellent episode. I especially liked the way you had the guest participate in the discussion of the news. The more expert perspectives, the better!

Please include me in the running for a copy of his book, which sounds quite good.

-mjross at Drupal.org

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 18:26

Always interesting listening to you guys brining up Drupal news, and in particular new Drupal books.

One thing I missed, though, was a follow-up question on "the trinity" of modules explained in Beginning Drupal 7 – CCK, Views and Panels. Since Panels only has a very early D7 version I would like to know how this module is described in the book.

I'm hoping on Luck to win the book, but otherwise I'll just have to get the book in the store to find out the answer to my question.

Cheers!

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 12:53

Interesting podcast. I will definitely check out the DruPad app. Also planning to look at "Pro Drupal 7 Development" when it comes out. A copy of "Beginning Drupal 7" might be helpful, too.

Bill Arduser @Drupal.org

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 13:10

Looks like a great beginners book - I will also be buying Pro Drupal Development 3 as soon as it's released.

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borg000 (d.o.)
@boztek (twitter)

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Fri, 09/03/2010 - 10:12

I'm hopeful the book will be successful, particularly in building knowledge for small groups that are interested in a better Web presence and who would benefit from the power of a Drupal-powered community site.

Future revisions might mention some of the hosted services offering Drupal as a service, such as Drupal Gardens and Buzzr, if this edition doesn't. I see these hosts fitting in as the Squarespaces of the Drupal world -- turnkey solutions where small groups can go to get the power of Drupal without needing to perform the maintenance work of a sysadmin. In that scenario, I think there will still be some need for a "beginning Drupal 7" style book.

jaharmi at drupal.org
@jaharmi

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Sat, 09/04/2010 - 10:20

This podcast is even better than usual because of the integration of your guest.. Keep up the good work. I enjoy these podcasts every time.

Cheers

dddave

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Sat, 09/04/2010 - 11:27

Hi Guys, I look forward to every episode and this one did not disappoint. A copy of the book would be extremely helpful.

2ndmile @ d.o.

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Thu, 09/16/2010 - 10:43

New to Drupal and really enjoying your podcasts...very helpful info, module recommendations, resources etc. Keep up the good work! And since i'm new, a copy of the book would be VERY helpful. Thanks!

scbasser (d.o.)
dstribling (twitter)

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Mon, 10/25/2010 - 22:56

Uau!! This is a great podcast. Very interesting like the others that you have. An excellent episode with a big work.

Include me to win a book copy

rvilar - Drupal.org & Twitter

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 03:12

hi

I like this drupal podcast and

I look forward to every episode

Keep up the good work

Thank you

My account on drupal.org is : M.B.Asfoor

My acount on twitter is : @MBAsfoor

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 07:45

Have had a chance to listen to the episode yet, but looking forward to catching back up.

-@tetherow

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 17:21

Beginning drupal 7 please!

dunkoh @ d.o

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 18:43

August 27, 2010