Seattle Drupal Clinic 2010

Posted by jhodgdon on June 9, 2010 at 3:38pm

Start:

2010-07-09 09:00 - 16:30 America/Los_Angeles

Organizers:

jhodgdon

Event type:

Training (free or commercial)

The 2010 Seattle Drupal Clinic is coming soon!

When: Friday, July 9, 2010 - 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Where: North Seattle Community College, Clubroom CC-1360
Cost: $25 plus ticket service fee

Drupal Clinics are hands-on introductions, for beginners, to building a web site using Drupal. We will cover questions like "What can Drupal do?", "Why choose Drupal?", and general concepts of on-line content management with a database behind your web site. Then we'll work through the basics of setting up a Drupal site, including the use of the CCK and Views modules. See poplarclass.com for more details, and seattledrupalclinic2010.eventbrite.com to register.

Volunteers needed!

We found last year that having 5 or so volunteers on hand all day was crucial to the success of the workshop. If you are an experienced Drupaller, patient enough to help beginners as they learn the basics of Drupal, and can spend a Friday contributing to the local Drupal community, your help would be most welcome. Please add a comment on this event if you want to volunteer (if you want to attend the workshop as a learner, you need to register and pay on Eventbrite).

Volunteers will be rewarded with:

Lunch (see below)
The chance to introduce themselves and their company
Logo and link on the clinic web site

Lunch: Sandwich lunches come with sandwich, chips, water, apple, dessert and a couple hershey kisses. Salad lunches come with salad, a roll, water, apple, dessert and a couple hershey kisses. I will ask for all condiments/dressings to be on the side.

Choices:
1) Mesquite chicken sandwich: Grilled chicken, swiss, tomatoes, lettuce and honey dijon sauce on a wheat roll.
2) Roast beef sandwich: Tender cooked roast beef, lettuce, tomato and Swiss served on sourdough.
3) Vegan sandwich: Sliced avocado, tomatoes, hummus, sweet red pepper, red onion, lettuce and cucumber on wheat bread.
4) Avocado salad: Avocado, tomato, green onion, croutons, crumbled bleu cheese with bleu cheese dressing.

If you would like to volunteer and have the time, please add a comment here. Include your lunch choice, and contact me with the logo/link you would like to have on the web site.

Thanks!

Comments

volunteering: roast beef

Posted by kanani on June 9, 2010 at 3:49pm

i'll be there. Roast beef preference but really don't care.

Volunteer: vegan sandwich

Posted by jdwalling on June 9, 2010 at 7:01pm

I'll be there. Vegan sandwich preference.

volunteering: roast beef

Posted by jkopel on June 9, 2010 at 7:02pm

I will be there too.

Web developer @ tableau

Forgot to mention...

Posted by jhodgdon on June 9, 2010 at 10:24pm

Volunteers: If you are interested, you can also showcase a site you have built (hopefully highlighting what modules you used to build it, in a quick lightning-talk style). I have put some time for this at the end of the day, and I think it would be a great time to expose these beginners to things you can do with Drupal.

Josh, David, and John: Thanks! Send me your link and/or logo you'd like to have on the web site, and how you'd like your name presented (Drupal user name, full name, nickname, etc.).

Drupal programmer - http://poplarware.com
Drupal author - http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920034612.do
Drupal contributor - https://www.drupal.org/u/jhodgdon

Group Audience?

Posted by metzlerd on June 10, 2010 at 1:48am

Hi, I'm down in Olympia, but have recently set up a couple of drupal sites for my church headquarters in Seattle. The tech guy there is interested in learning more about drupal. Would this be a good venue for that? What level is this event targeted?

On another note, although I can't get up to Seattle very much, I'd love to hook up with others in my general geographic area. I'm a contrib module maintainer (cas, formdefaults, forena). I'm not sure yet weather I'll be in town on that weekend (I should know soon, but I really don't now sorry), but if you still need some help, I'll really try and make it happen.

Dave

Down in Olympia Too!

Posted by bkmatwa on June 10, 2010 at 4:24am

Dave,

I'm down here in Olympia too (actually Lacey area). Great to hear there are more Drupalers down this way. Have you made it to the Tacoma meetings in the past? Should talk about doing a car pool with others from this area going up to Seattle/Tacoma for the Drupal Clinic or monthly meetings in Tacoma.

Brian

~ Brian

Carpool = Good Idea

Posted by metzlerd on June 10, 2010 at 2:55pm

I haven't yet. I should and will try. I'll try and pay more attention to this groups postings.

A carpool sounds like a great idea! I'm game.

Looks like it's pretty solid that I'll be attending.

Also interested in volunteering/carpooling

Posted by epersonae2 on June 11, 2010 at 8:50pm

I need to figure out whether I'm actually available that day (vacation plans to square up with S.O.), but I'm definitely interested.

We really should look into a regular carpool to Tacoma...or maybe even an Olympia group!

Clinic Audience: Very beginning beginner

Posted by jhodgdon on June 10, 2010 at 4:49pm

It sounds like your tech guy is the right audience - the workshop is aimed at people who are new to Drupal.

The agenda is here:
http://poplarclass.com/agenda

As far as help goes, that would be welcome, if you know CCK and Views pretty well, and are patient with beginners. It is NOT on a weekend, though. It is on a Friday.

Drupal programmer - http://poplarware.com
Drupal author - http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920034612.do
Drupal contributor - https://www.drupal.org/u/jhodgdon

Should've responded to this post first.

Posted by metzlerd on June 10, 2010 at 5:04pm

Yep, I do know CCK and Views really well. Have used them to do slide shows, calendars, rss feeds, etc on multiple sites. I'll plan on driving up then. Again, sorry for hijacking your thread about Tacoma.

Yeah I figured out we're talking about friday. I'm still up for it.

Group audience

Posted by jhodgdon on June 10, 2010 at 4:49pm

Oh... It looks like you were maybe asking about going to Tacoma or Seattle Drupal User Group meetings, not the clinic?

We have our next SeaDUG meeting next Thursday 6/17 (should be an announcement on groups.drupal.org/seattle in a few minutes), and the audience for those meetings is anyone (beginner to advanced).

Drupal programmer - http://poplarware.com
Drupal author - http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920034612.do
Drupal contributor - https://www.drupal.org/u/jhodgdon

Interested in the clinic

Posted by metzlerd on June 10, 2010 at 4:59pm

No sorry for the confusion.

I am interested in the clinic, and whether to recommend it for my tech friend who is a drupal novice and not really a programmer. He's using a distro of drupal on a hosting site that I set up for him, but has been adding modules using plugin manager.

It looks like I will be able to volunteer to help with the clinic, assuming you still need it. Do you?

Dave

Thanks, yes!

Posted by jhodgdon on June 10, 2010 at 8:33pm

Sure, that would be great... Assuming you want to drive up from Olympia. Or we can wait and see if others come through from Seattle. I would like to have 5 people, and currently have 3 + maybe you.

Food preference? And please contact me separately about how you'd like your name/link/logo listed on the workshop web site. (see post above)

Drupal programmer - http://poplarware.com
Drupal author - http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920034612.do
Drupal contributor - https://www.drupal.org/u/jhodgdon

Food Preference

Posted by metzlerd on June 10, 2010 at 9:45pm

Roast Beef.

volunteering: vegan sandwich

Posted by eric_sea on June 10, 2010 at 11:38pm

I suspect you already have me on your list, but here's my lunch preference.
Thank you!

Nope, this is the list...

Posted by jhodgdon on June 11, 2010 at 2:27pm

Thanks, I wanted everyone to sign up here.

Drupal programmer - http://poplarware.com
Drupal author - http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920034612.do
Drupal contributor - https://www.drupal.org/u/jhodgdon

Thanks!

Posted by jhodgdon on June 14, 2010 at 4:20pm

Thanks volunteers! I have:

Me
John Walling
David Hazel
Josh Kopel
Dave Metzler
Eric Johnston

Possible:
Elaine Nelson
Greg Dunlap

I think 5-6 is enough. I'll be keeping in touch through the Google group (Dave - if you could join that would be great - sent you a private message with the link).

Drupal programmer - http://poplarware.com
Drupal author - http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920034612.do
Drupal contributor - https://www.drupal.org/u/jhodgdon

(Acquia) Drupal installation

Posted by stephenplatz on June 15, 2010 at 4:08pm

Referring to the pre-clinic instructions: Is there any reason, besides the bundled modules, that we need to have a new Acquia Drupal installation to effectively participate in the clinic? I've been using Drupal for a while and do not intend to subscribe to any of the Acquia network services. If it's simply a matter of having the modules, could you list the ones we'll be using; or should I simply install all of the modules bundled with an Acquia Drupal full install? Thanks!

Hmmm...

Posted by jhodgdon on June 15, 2010 at 7:45pm

You can set it up yourself without Acquia if you prefer -- we suggested Acquia because it has the modules we need in one package, because they also offer a web server installation, and because they sometimes patch modules to ensure they're working correctly.

The first section of the Step by Step guide to what we're covering in the class lists all the modules we'll be using (in the section about enabling modules).

I would also add that if you've been using Drupal for a while, you might be a bit bored in the workshop... It's really aimed at beginners, though if you aren't all that familiar with Views and CCK, you will probably get something out of it.

Drupal programmer - http://poplarware.com
Drupal author - http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920034612.do
Drupal contributor - https://www.drupal.org/u/jhodgdon

OK, I'll get a fresh install

Posted by stephenplatz on June 15, 2010 at 8:18pm

OK, I'll get a fresh install on my local machine with the appropriate modules ready to go. I can always stand to hear more ideas about using CCK and Views!

Install Acquia on MAMP?

Posted by risingPhoenix on June 17, 2010 at 2:20am

For your pre-clinic instructions, I already installed completed items 1-2 and they were very simple. For item 3, would it be advantageous to install Acquia on MAMP, or should I just install it on my web host? I had problems with MAMP in the past, like my sites running very slow on it. Thanks and I'm looking forward to the clinic!

It's either-or

Posted by jhodgdon on June 17, 2010 at 12:56pm

Sorry that wasn't clear -- you have your choice of doin #1, #2, or #3 for the class. There is no need to do all three.

Drupal programmer - http://poplarware.com
Drupal author - http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920034612.do
Drupal contributor - https://www.drupal.org/u/jhodgdon

That makes senses. Thanks!

Posted by risingPhoenix on June 17, 2010 at 3:42pm

That makes senses. Thanks!

Update (Thurs Jun 24) - 11 Drupal Clinic tickets remain

Posted by jdwalling on June 25, 2010 at 1:29am

At the current rate, it looks like the Drupal Clinic will be sold out within 7 days.

Get your ticket here:
http://seattledrupalclinic2010.eventbrite.com/

Details:

When: Friday, July 9, 2010 - 9 AM to 4:30 PM

Lunch is included.

Where: North Seattle Community College

For more information (directions, instructions on what to do before the workshop, etc):

http://poplarclass.com/

Run Acquia with Internet Connection Off

Posted by risingPhoenix on June 25, 2010 at 3:55am

I have Acquia installed and it was very easy. However, I found that I can only run Acquia with my internet connection turned on. Is there any way to run Acquia with my internet connection turned off? If yes, what setting must I change in Acquia to make that happen?

I have done a search on Google, Drupal.org, and Acquia.com and couldn't find an answer.

You may want to disable the

Posted by stephenplatz on June 25, 2010 at 8:53pm

You may want to disable the Acquia modules.

I disabled my Acquia modules

Posted by risingPhoenix on June 26, 2010 at 5:12am

I disabled my Acquia modules and still can't run Acquia with my internet connection off. Does anyone have other suggestions?

Thanks for your help thus far.

details

Posted by jkopel on June 26, 2010 at 5:58am

When you say you can only run it with your internet connection turned on, what exactly do you mean?
What happens when you turn your internet connection off?
For that matter, why are you turning it off to begin with?

I know that if you disconnect some browsers get confused about local servers (i,e, the local server your acquia drupal is using). For instance Firefox has a "work offline" option in the file menu. If you are using FF, try turning off your internet connection and then uncheck the "work offline" option.

Web developer @ tableau

whoops

Posted by dennismahle on June 25, 2010 at 9:53pm

I just bought a ticket before checking my calendar... not smart! If anyone wants my ticket, at a discount let me know. Hope you like chicken ;-)

Thanks for the ticket Dennis!

Posted by itsnotsohot on July 2, 2010 at 12:40am

I'll take your chicken sandwich choice.

Dennis- do you still have a ticket to sell?

Posted by maggieb (not verified) on July 7, 2010 at 8:16pm

Hi. A colleague of mine attempted to purchase a ticket after it sold out. Please reply if you still have the ticket you were looking to sell. Thank you, Maggie

oops- should have read the thread more closely.

Posted by maggieb (not verified) on July 7, 2010 at 8:18pm

Thank you.

No worries... next time.

Posted by dennismahle on July 7, 2010 at 9:47pm

No worries... next time.

June 30 update: 3 tickets remain for Drupal Clinic on Fri July 9

Posted by jdwalling on July 1, 2010 at 12:09am

Get your ticket here:
http://seattledrupalclinic2010.eventbrite.com/

Details:

When: Friday, July 9, 2010 - 9 AM to 4:30 PM

Lunch is included.

Where: North Seattle Community College

For more information (directions, instructions on what to do before the workshop, etc):

http://poplarclass.com/

Looking forward to class!

Posted by itsnotsohot on July 2, 2010 at 12:44am

I'll have a fresh install of Drupal (i think core) + module instead of Acquia. I've used Drupal a few times now to build very simple sites, but your work on a photo gallery and more views experience is what I'm looking forward to... I have only barely tinkered there and could use some sagely advice / experience guiding my path.

I also have some "best practices" questions on my own drupal site ( www.DiveZen.com ), so hopefully I'll be able to network with some folks and get your good ideas.

Thanks,
John

Not planning to attend?

Posted by kate.bogh on July 6, 2010 at 6:16pm

If you have registered and find you are unable to attend, I would love to take your place!

Thanks,
Kate

Any chance for a late addition to the class?

Posted by teddybaz on July 8, 2010 at 9:12pm

Hi,
I was told 2 mins ago by my boss to become a drupal expert, so I JUST learned of this group and the clinic.
Is there any way you guys have space for a last-minute addition?!

Doesn't hurt to ask, right?! lol

teddy b