Hands on with Drupal: Making a Licensing Database

Abstract

Drupal is a flexible content management system that allows for easy organization and quick remixing of information that static Web pages cannot provide, and it does not require any knowledge of code to get results. This half-day session simplified the daunting task of using Drupal by explaining jargon and leading participants through the development and creation of a website to manage and track database licenses. The session's goal was to give participants the necessary skills to put together a simple site by using fundamental functionality such as content type creation, views, and permissions. The creation of a license tracking database was used as an example to highlight ways to share and manage licenses online. © 2013 Copyright Amanda Yesilbas.