Textpattern is a powerful, PHP-based content management system that allows you to build almost any kind of data-driven Web sites quickly and easily. Textpattern (and this book) appeals to two main groups of people: First, a web designer who has mastered the basics of XHTML and CSS and wants to make the site fresh and dynamically changing information, but are not familiar with server-side coding and databases. Secondly, PHP developers who are looking for a content management system on which to build additional functionality and want to hand with the design aspects of their site. Development follows next, looking at installing plugins and building your own custom plugins to further enhance your Textpattern-based site. Learn to use Textpattern to build e-commerce websites, including customer feedback and reviews. Learn to use Textpattern and web standards to create blogs and community sites with dynamic content driven. Learn how to use PHP to create Textpattern plugins, adding custom functionality and unique features according to the needs of your website. Summary of Contents PART ONE: GETTING STARTED Chapter 1: Setting the Stage Chapter 2: Installing Textpattern PART TWO: THE INTERFACE Textpattern Chapter 3: Site Administration Chapter 4: Basic Content Manipulation Chapter 5: PART THREE Presentation: Customizing Textpattern Chapter 6: Textpattern Model Chapter 7: Creating Content: Categories and Articles Chapter 8: Customizing the Presentation: Sections, Pages, Forms, and Style Chapter 9: Binding Content and Structure of the Joint Chapter 10: Comments Chapter 11: Beyond the Basics PART FOUR: EXPANDING Textpattern Chapter 12: Custom Fields Chapter 13 : Using Plugin Chapter 14: Writing Plugins PART FIVE: SAMPLE SITE Textpattern Chapter 15: Multiauthor Weblog Chapter 16: Case Study: PopularWeddingFavors.com Chapter 17: Case Study: BoiseCityEats.com PART SIX: Appendix Appendix A: References Appendix B Tag: Plugins Developer Resources