[support] Modules : best of ?

[Bruno Costacurta]

On Sunday 27 July 2008 01:52:45 Bill Fitzgerald wrote:
> Hello, all,
>
> In my experience, DrupalModules.com will be of limited use for this need
> -- However, the "related conversations" links currently visible on the
> modules pages on drupal.org provide a broader range of conversations
> from a wider swath of people, and I have found these to be far more
> valuable as an information resource.
>
> If you want to get started using Drupal, start by installing Drupal
> core, and enabling the core blog module. Create some blog posts. Then,
> create some pages.
>
> Then -- and this is the big leap -- install the Views module. Views has
> a steep learning curve, but is a great tool for learning Drupal, as it
> ties together the different pieces of Drupal's inner workings. Use views
> to start creating customized pages to display your posts.
>
> Lullabot has an excellent series of podcasts on using and customizing
> Drupal. The Drupal dojo (at groups.drupal.org/drupal-dojo ) is another
> excellent resource.
>
> And, as you are learning, ask questions -- ask them here, in the support
> forums, on groups.drupal.org --
>
> And, google is your friend -- use "search string site:drupal.com" to
> search drupal.org --
>
> Search strings matter -- often, when searching, you need to translate
> your need into "Drupalese" -- this handbook page gives an overview of
> Drupal terminology: http://drupal.org/node/937
>
> Finally, two modules that extend the power of your Drupal install: Views
> (already mentioned, at http://drupal.org/project/views ) and CCK, at
> http://drupal.org/project/cck
>
> Anybody who has used Drupal has faced a daunting learning curve, and we
> have all been aided by the assistance of others -- as you learn, don't
> hesitate to ask questions; and as you ask, provide as much detail as
> possible, because the more detail you include, the more people will be
> able to pinpoint possible solutions.
>
> And then, 2 months from now, when you see someone else asking a
> question, you can help them out with a response :)
>
> Looking forward to seeing your questions on the list.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> Richard Burford wrote:
> > Have you seen drupalmodules.com?
> >
> > psynaptic
> > http://freestylesystems.co.uk
> > http://api.freestylesystems.co.uk
> >
> > On 26 Jul 2008, at 18:15, Bruno Costacurta wrote:
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >> I'm getting completely lost between the thousends and thousends of
> >> modules as
> >> I'm trying to learn and use Drupal (I'm using v5-9)...
> >>
> >> Is there some list of recommended or best-of modules regarding
> >> generic usages
> >> of Drupal like ie. web site, blogs ..etc.. ?
> >>
> >> Many thanks for any link or recommandation.
> >>
> >> Bye,
> >> Bruno
> >>
> >> --
> >> [ Drupal support list | http://lists.drupal.org/ ]
>
> --
>
> Bill Fitzgerald
> http://funnymonkey.com
> FunnyMonkey -- Tools for Teachers
> ph. 503 897 7160


Thanks for these useful links. 
It helps.
From there, I'll be back (probably shortly) in this mailing list with other 
questions related to my learning curve ... :-)

Bye,
Bruno