Author Tom Geller demonstrates how to use the Views module and other add-ons in Drupal to present dynamic, data-rich content. The course examines several real-world examples of effective data visualization and describes the Drupal data-storage model. The course also shows how to create, format, and style views; control access to data; improve data administration with Views Bulk Operations; and display content as custom maps and slide shows. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:
Planning the data structure of a site
Creating record templates with custom field types
Connecting fields using references
Sorting and filtering data
Varying how a view appears in different displays
Formatting views with grid, list, table, and jump
Creating multi-part views using attachments
Importing and exporting views
Extending views with relationships
Understanding and using location data
Exporting data



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