Django is a robust and powerful framework with a lot of moving parts. Although starting a new project can be quite easy, there is a lot to uncover. This course teaches fundamentals, such as what a framework is, what an HTTP request is, and how Django replies to HTTP requests. Software developer and podcaster Leticia Portella walks you through each step of building a working system that can create, edit, and list books per user with an authentication system. Topics include getting started, creating users and data, ORMs, creating a dynamic template, Django class-based files and static views, and so much more!

During his time as CIO of Facebook, Tim Campos doubled the company's productivity. In this course, adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job, Tim shares his productivity tips, explaining how to streamline your workflow and work smarter. Tim emphasizes that everyone stands to benefit from learning how to use technology, explaining how tools such as automation software can greatly streamline your workflow. He discusses how to be deliberate in how you schedule your days, as this makes it easier to filter out distracting requests and get things done. Plus, learn how to strategically schedule your time based on your personal preferences and avoid burnout by taking time to pause.

This course was created by Pete Mockaitis of How to Be Awesome at Your Job. We are pleased to offer this training in our library.

Maps are a common design task, not to mention a lot of fun, but how can you create a simplified map in Adobe Illustrator? In this course, instructor Tony Harmer shows you, step by step, how to create a simplified map to mark a route, show a location, or act as a guide. Tony begins by defining a map and explaining some intellectual property rights that you may need to consider. Then he explains several basics, such as color schemes, styles, and masks, that you will need in creating your map. Tony walks you through each step to create a simplified map, then concludes with a detailed discussion on building pictorial maps.

A sketch is a great starting place, but lighting, color, and detail are what take your illustrations to the next level. In this course, Von Glitschka shows you how to use lighting effects, colors, and a great variety of detailing methods to your designs with Adobe Illustrator. Along the way, Von reveals his insights on the creative process and shares creative works that demonstrate the techniques he’s teaching.

Discover how to build web sites, prototypes, and more in this course on Adobe Dreamweaver CS6. Author James Williamson shows designers how to take control of their site by properly naming and structuring files and folders; how to create new documents and web pages from scratch or with starter pages; and how to add content such as text, images, tables, and links. James also provides a background on the languages that power projects built in Dreamweaver—HTML and CSS—and introduces the programming features in the application, for developers who want to dig right into the code. The last chapter shows how to finesse your project with interactive content such as CSS3 transitions and Spry widgets.

If you’re creating a website and considering content management systems, chances are you’re considering using Drupal. But is this free, open-source CMS the right choice for you? In this course, instructor Rod Martin covers the essential concepts and knowledge you need to get started with Drupal 9. He starts with the basics, explaining the terminology unique to Drupal. He then shows how to install Drupal in order to follow along with the optional exercises, explains the best ways to plan your Drupal website, and then covers the administration interface. After this course, you’ll have a solid base to get started in Drupal, and be ready for the next course in the Drupal 9 Essential Training series. Note: This course was created by OSTraining. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

While content and fields don’t sound like the most exciting part of a website, these are absolutely core to the entire understanding of how to use a content management system like Drupal. In this course, Rod Martin gives an introduction to the idea of structured content and content types in Drupal. Rod demonstrates the importance of categorization by creating a number of different types, then adds fields that will hold the data for each content type. He also introduces the WYSIWYG editor, shows how to configure text formats, and highlights the importance of planning out your content types to ensure the completion of all the tasks you set out to complete. At the end, he shows how to quickly test the content created throughout the course. Note: This course was created by OSTraining. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

In this installment of the Drupal 9 Essential Training series, instructor Rod Martin covers three important aspects of the Drupal content management system. First, he tackles taxonomy, which in Drupalspeak means categories. As Rod explains, if you want to categorize your content, the best way is to use the extremely flexible taxonomies in Drupal 9. Next, he covers media, and shows how to build an entire digital asset management system with the media module in Drupal. Finally, Rod takes an in-depth look at modules. While Drupal can do a lot right out of the box, modules allow you to add new features, and there are thousands of add-on modules available for Drupal. Note: This course was created by OSTraining. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

User management in Drupal is very robust. In this course, instructor Rod Martin shows you how you can create different user roles with different levels of access to your Drupal administration interface, then teaches you how to install and configure a custom theme for Drupal. Rod begins by reviewing the site plan and giving you a look at user roles. He gives you insights on how to set permissions and rearrange roles in the administrator interface. Rod covers how to gather content from users to create user profiles. He explains how to set up content workflows and custom permissions. After giving an overview of the theming process, Rod walks you through the process of downloading and installing a custom theme for Drupal.

Note: This course was created by OSTraining. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

Take a detailed look at the custom layouts you can create for your Drupal installation. In this course, instructor Rod Martin steps you through the full process, from a basic layout to customizing navigation menus. Rod begins with a look at a basic layout, then explores how to arrange displays. He explains how you can use block types. Rod shows you how to install the layout builder tool and create landing pages. He gives you an overview of views in Drupal and covers how to add a news section to your Drupal site. Rod walks you through several different views, then closes by explaining how to modify existing menus and create new ones.

Note: This course was created by OSTraining. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

In this course, instructor Rod Martin ties together what you have learned from the previous courses in this series and shows you how to finish the Drupal site you have been building. Rod begins by showing you how to add your logo. He walks you through updating and customizing your front page. Rod covers how to use a free Drupal module to add a three-column media block to your site, then steps through how to update Drupal and synchronize between servers. He concludes with bonus content on adding a digital asset management system to your site, to keep your media files organized and easy to search.

Note: This course was created by OSTraining. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

Eclipse is an industry-standard IDE and a critical tool for developers who want to build projects in multiple languages. In this course, Todd Perkins shows how to effectively use the IDE's built-in tools and extensions to create, code, test, and debug projects in Java and Python. He shows how to adapt the Eclipse workflow to the nuances of each language, and integrate with Git for version control. By the end of the course, developers will be able to wield all of the most essential features in Eclipse with confidence.

Got an idea for a product that you'd like to sell online? In this course, instructor Patrick Rauland dives into transforming your idea into a full-fledged online store. Patrick details several ecommerce business models and how to choose the business model that's right for you. He explains how to select a target industry or niche for your business, define the type of customer you're targeting, and select and validate your product idea. Next, Patrick delves into the practicalities of getting your product on the market. He shares how to expand and retire product lines, register for permits, develop your brand, and sell your product in your own online store or in marketplaces. Patrick gives you tips for attracting customers, fulfilling orders, and managing your finances as the sales start rolling in. He finishes up with useful advice on prioritizing tasks and taking small and consistent steps forward.

Got an idea for a product that you'd like to sell online? In this course, instructor Patrick Rauland covers what you need to know to transform your idea into a full-fledged online store. Patrick details several different ecommerce business models, as well as how to choose the one that's right for you. He explains how to select a target industry or niche area for your business, define the type of customer you're targeting by creating a persona, and select and validate your product idea. After helping you figure out what you're selling and who you're selling to, Patrick delves into the practicalities of getting your product on the market. He shares how to register for permits, develop your brand, and sell your product either in your own online store or in marketplaces. He also shares tips for attracting customers, fulfilling orders, and managing your finances as the sales start rolling in.

Sometimes housing booms, and sometimes it busts, but it's always an important part of the economy. In this course, economist Jason Schenker shows you how to use housing data to develop strategies for upside opportunities and downside risks in the housing market. It’s important to know what causes housing crises and what to watch for when buying a house. The course demonstrates how to differentiate between recessions with housing crisis risks and those without. Jason covers critical strategies to know for housing crisis risks, for mortgage refinancing, and in your own personal housing crisis. The course helps you establish your maximum fallback position for your housing investments. Jason discusses strategies used in housing crises and their potential impact. He also goes over critical tradeoffs between renting and buying property. The course helps you find and interpret data that hints at a potential housing crisis. Plus, Jason teaches about regional dynamics.

Communications and data systems are all around. Everything is connected and dependent on communication and data. In this course, Christopher Randall introduces the different types of communication and data systems, explains the basic components, and shows how they go together. He details the two primary types of connectivity, copper wire and fiber optic, and shows how wireless networking fits in. Throughout the course, Chris also explains the equipment that ties all these networking transport mechanisms together.

Lernen Sie in diesem Video-Training, wie Sie mit Hilfe des Frontend-Frameworks Ember moderne, interaktive Webanwendungen konzipieren können, die auf dem Single Page Application (SPA) Prinzip aufbauen. Im Nu entsteht mit Hilfe der Ember-CLI – steht für Commandline Interface – eine erste Anwendung, die sie nach Best-Practice Modellen aufbauen und erweitern können. Sie erzeugen dabei eine komplexere To-do-Liste im Stil von Trello und Sie begegnen den verschiedensten Konzepten wie Routen, Templates, Controller und Datenverbindungen.

In a world that never seems to stop changing, this course helps you process, handle, and cope with all of the changes in your life. Learn how to practice slowing down, processing what is happening around you, and accepting change. Explore how to use self-affirmation to expand your confidence. Discover how to practice visualization techniques to start to see your life as a series of cycles. Find out how to practice being thankful for all of the good things in your life to achieve a more positive state of mind. In conclusion, explore some techniques to connect with your physical body and shift to a more positive outlook on life.

This course was created by Chill Anywhere. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

Looking for a tool to make you a faster and more efficient programmer? Take a look at Emmet, a free add-on for a variety of text editors. It provides a shortcut language for writing HTML and CSS, based on an abbreviation structure most developers already use that expands into full-fledged HTML markup and CSS rules. In this course, instructor Emily Kay shows you how to uses the convenient shortcuts in Emmet for making copies of elements; comments, filters, and numbering; matching tags; and even complex CSS features like gradients. Emily also includes details on how to use Emmet with Visual Studio Code.

In this audio-only course, host Zach Nunn speaks with facilitator, instructional designer, meeting host and leadership consultant David Foster of Capgemini to talk about the importance of social and emotional intelligence. Zach and David define and contextualize emotional intelligence and discuss its importance in making the correct decision quickly. They go over how emotional intelligence can impact business relationships and how you can grow your emotional intelligence. They conclude by talking about the importance of empathy and flexibility when working with a diverse workforce.

Zach Nunn is part of Living Corporate, a multimedia diversity, equity, and inclusion platform that centers and amplifies black and brown professionals in the workplace through narrative storytelling.

Note: This course was created by Living Corporate. We are pleased to host this training in our library.