Modules 101: Introduction, installation, and removal

Or, the what, when, where, why, and especially how

This is a practical introduction to Drupal modules. Learn the basics of what modules are, when to use contributed modules, where to find them, why choose one over another, and — step-by-step— how to install or enable and uninstall modules in both Drupal 6 and 7. (There is more to it than just the checkboxes on the modules page!)

Questions answered by this session:

• What are modules?
• When should I use contributed modules?
• Where can I find contributed modules?
• Why should I choose one module over another?
• How do I install or enable modules (step-by-step)?
• How do I uninstall or disable modules (step-by-step)?

Target audience:

This session will be useful to site builders and administrators who have at least sufficient Drupal permissions to enable modules, including those using services such as DrupalGardens.com or Stanford Sites (sites.stanford.edu).

Accompanying materials, aka "the handout":

SharonKrossa.com/modules101 (will be updated for Stanford Drupal Camp 2014)