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WordPress Explained

WordPress Explained is a high-quality introduction to building WordPress sites. This version is updated for 2020, WordPress 5 and Gutenberg.

Drupal 8 Explained

This is a fun and clear introduction to Drupal 8. Drupal 8 is an amazingly powerful system. We wrote this book to make Drupal 8 as simple and straight-forward as possible.

React Explained

React Explained is a fast-paced and enjoyable introduction to React, which is the Javascript framework of choice for WordPress, Drupal, Magento, and thousands of developers. Updated for 2020!

Joomla 3 Explained

Joomla 3 Explained is the best-selling and best-reviewed guide to Joomla. This version is updated for 2019 and Joomla 3.9.

Javascript Explained

Javascript Explained is a step-by-step guide to the most common & reliable JS techniques.

Gatsby Explained

Gatsby is an amazingly powerful system, but many newcomers can find it overwhelming. We wrote this book to make Gatsby as simple and straight-forward as possible.

WooCommerce Explained

WooCommerce Explained is a practical and enjoyable introduction to building your eCommerce sites in WordPress.

Magento 2 Explained

Magento 2 Explained is a fun and pratical introduction to Magento 2, one of the most popular eCommerce platforms in the world. This book is completely updated for 2019.

Local Web Development With DDEV Explained

DDEV-Local is a revolutionary tool for local web development. It’s much better than WAMP, MAMP and other tools you’ve used in the past.

MySQL Explained

MySQL Explained is a step-by-step guide to the world’s most popular database, which powers WordPress, Drupal, Magento, and Joomla.

CSS Grid Explained

CSS Grid Explained is a fun and enjoyable introduction to CSS Grid, the layout technique that is revolutionizing the frontend web-design industry.

Flexbox Explained

Flexbox Explained is a fun and enjoyable introduction to Flexbox.

Multilingual Joomla Explained

Multilingual Joomla Explained is a fun and enjoyable introduction to building multilingual sites in Joomla.

Drupal 7 Explained

Drupal 7 Explained is the best-selling and best-reviewed guide to Drupal 7. This is a completely new version of the book, updated for 2019.

Genesis Explained

Genesis Explained is a coder’s guide to Genesis, the most popular theme framework in WordPress, now part of WPEngine

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