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* Finalizing homework 2 (about 50 minutes) | * Finalizing homework 2 (about 50 minutes) | ||
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=== Hands on - WordPress | === Hands on - WordPress installation preparation === | ||
* Find the '''official''' download for WordPress | * Find the '''official''' download for WordPress | ||
* Examine the '''requirements''' (do you have the right PHP/MySQL stack ?) | * Examine the '''requirements''' (do you have the right PHP/MySQL stack ?) | ||
* Find the '''documentation''' and try to follow the "famous 5 minute" installation | * Find the '''documentation''' and try to follow the "famous 5 minute" installation | ||
* ''' | * Decide how to '''create useful installation notes''' (both you and others could reproduce the installation in a similar context) | ||
=== Hands on - Install and configure WordPress === | |||
Roughly you will have to go through the following steps | Roughly you will have to go through the following steps | ||
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* Run the configuration script. | * Run the configuration script. | ||
== Wednesday == | == Wednesday Part II == | ||
=== Hands on - Identify a provisional project === | === Hands on - Identify a provisional project === | ||
Identify a subject for your term project (you will be allowed to change) | |||
* Read [[COAP:COAP-3110/term project|COAP 3110/term project]] | |||
* Identify a type of project you would like to implement | * Identify a type of project you would like to implement | ||
* Find 3 good examples (preferably based on | * Find 3 good examples (preferably based on WordPress) | ||
* Discuss their features ( | * Discuss their features (functionality) and design in class | ||
=== Hands on - Selecting the theme === | === Hands on - Selecting the theme === |
Revision as of 15:54, 6 September 2016
Week 3 learning goals
- Download and install WordPress
- Perform basic configuration, including choice of skin.
- Examine the table structure of some portalware.
- Document installation and configuration steps (make sure that both you and others could follow the same procedure).
Monday Part I
- Short feedback homework 1
- Questions/Answers for homework 2 (PHP/MySQL application)
- Finalizing homework 2 (about 50 minutes)
Wednesday Part I
Hands on - WordPress installation preparation
- Find the official download for WordPress
- Examine the requirements (do you have the right PHP/MySQL stack ?)
- Find the documentation and try to follow the "famous 5 minute" installation
- Decide how to create useful installation notes (both you and others could reproduce the installation in a similar context)
Hands on - Install and configure WordPress
Roughly you will have to go through the following steps
- Download the archive
- Examine the Zip file and unzip in the right place
- Edit the configuration file (it also can be created by the installation script, but we recommend doing it manually)
- Run the configuration script.
Wednesday Part II
Hands on - Identify a provisional project
Identify a subject for your term project (you will be allowed to change)
- Read COAP 3110/term project
- Identify a type of project you would like to implement
- Find 3 good examples (preferably based on WordPress)
- Discuss their features (functionality) and design in class
Hands on - Selecting the theme
- Selecting the them (skin) should be based on several criteria, at least usefulness, usability and appropriate looks.
- Discussion about User experience and user experience design
Homework 3
(1) Create a full installation and configuration notice for a WordPress installation
- Make sure to separate the various logical steps, i.e. distinguish between prerequisites, download, database preparation, installation and configuration
- Include a little section on what could go wrong and how to handle it.
- Add a selection of important/useful other documentation, i.e. links
- Make sure that you can reach the this notice from different locations and devices (come up with a solution that works and tell us which one you use)
(2) Write a short report
- It should briefly describe the design of your installation notes.
- Due:
- Wednesday week 4 before class
Resources
- The Codex. In principle all you need to install and configure WordPress
- How to Install WordPress on Localhost Using Xampp Server Blog post by WPDean, Aug 9 2016. (Many other such tutorials exist, make sure to read a more recent one....)