& The only entry-level turorial that teaches FileMaker from the ground up and offers complete coverage of the latest version of the software. & & Covers how to customize the out-of-the-box databases as well as create databases and FileMaker solutions from scratch. & & Discusses how to network databases on LANs and the Internet, develop Web-based interfaces to databases, and manage database security.

Presents lessons offering step-by-step instructions on using Core Data to build data-driven applications for iOS devices and Mac OS X computers.

A guide to the Web programming technology covers implementation in C and Perl, customizing existing programs, and writing CGI scripts for survey forms, interactive games, order forms, search tools, and guest books.

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, learn how to build powerful, easy-to-maintain websites with Drupal—fast! Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll master every skill you’ll need, from organizing sites and using Drupal’s design themes to setting up search, polls, forums, and security. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success! Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Drupal tasks. Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion. Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks. Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them. Jesse Feiler provides consulting services to small businesses and non-profits through his company, North Country Consulting (northcountryconsulting.com). His recent books include FileMaker Pro 10 In Depth, The Bento Book, How to Do Everything with Web 2.0 Mashups, and iWork ‘09 For Dummies®. Register your book at informit.com/register for convenient access to all sample project source code, as well as updates and corrections as they become available. Learn how to… Make the most of Drupal, whether you’re building business, non-profit, or personal sites Download, install, and configure open source Drupal 6 and 7, and make sure it’s working properly Plan and organize your sites so they are easy to manage—and friendly to both users and search engines Customize sites with Drupal’s extensive library of optional open source modules Create barebone sites and home pages automatically Add text, images, links, and other essential site features Master Drupal’s powerful Content Construction Kit (CCK) Incorporate new types of content, ranging from articles to e-commerce products Secure Drupal sites by managing users, permissions, roles, and user profiles Categorize and tag content, and implement full-text search Promote user involvement with polls, comments, forums, RSS feed aggregation, blogs, and newsletters Automate and simplify site management with Triggers, Actions, and Rules

Discusses how to choose the correct database, how to design a database, how to organize data, how to query and update data, how to create reports, and how to build applications that use databases.

*** This USING FileMaker Bento book is enhanced with 4 hours of FREE step-by-step VIDEO TUTORIALS and AUDIO SIDEBARS! *** FileMaker Bento is a product from FileMaker, which is owned by Apple. Designed to bring FileMaker’s database expertise to users of Mac OS X Leopard and later, it integrates data from iPhoto, iCal, Mail, and Address Book with databases that you can create from your own data as well as data imported from other sources. USING FileMaker Bento is a media-rich learning experience designed to help new users master FileMaker Bento quickly, and get the most out of it, fast! EVERY chapter has multiple video and audio files integrated into the learning material which creates interactive content that works together to teach everything mainstream FileMaker Bento users need to know. You’ll Learn How to: - Synchronize with the Bento iPhone and iPad apps - Share Data with other Bento Users - Use Built-in Bento Libraries for Address Book, iCal, and Apple Mail Examples of Topics Covered in VIDEO TUTORIALS, which Walk You Through Tasks You’ve Just Got to See! - Applying a New Theme to a Form - Setting Up iPhone Synchronization with iTunes - Importing Data by Pasting into Table View Examples of Topics Covered in AUDIO SIDEBARS, which Deliver Insights Straight From the Experts! - How, When, and Why to Use Form Tools - Working with Address Book Groups and Smart Collections - Getting the Most out of Data Integration Please note that due to the incredibly rich media included in your Enhanced eBook, you may experience longer download times. Please be patient while your product is delivered. This Enhanced eBook has been developed to match the Apple Enhanced eBook specifications for the iPad and may not render well on older iPhones or iPods or perform on other devices or reader applications.