Contao Open Source CMS Books & Videos
Here you will find various Contao resources that have been published over the years. No matter whether you prefer to read a book, watch a video or take an online tutorial, here you will make a find. Thanks a lot to all authors, directors, publishers, producers and other contributors for their support and hard work. I hope this section will expand as the Contao projects grows.
Contao books ¶
So far, the Contao books are available in German only. However we are constantly looking for authors, translators and publishing companies from other countries who want to bring out a Contao book in their language. If you are interested, please contact us for more information.
Das offizielle Contao-Handbuch
Written by Leo Feyer
The official Contao book has been written by Leo Feyer, the Contao founder and core developer, and published by Addison Wesley in August 2008. It covers all important topics from installing Contao to customizing the system and includes a custom front end template.
ISBN: 978-3827330147
Contao-Videotraining
Spoken by Harry Boldt
The video training introduces the basic concepts of Contao and shows you how to install the system, set up the site structure, configure modules, generate content and create complex websites. The DVD includes the theme that is being developed during the training.
ASIN: 3827363357
Websites erstellen mit Contao
Written by Peter Müller
Peter Müller gives a lot of practical examples of how to install, configure and maintain Contao. His inimitable style guarantees a quick training success and a lot of entertainment. It has never been easier and more fun to learn a Content Management System!
ISBN: 978-3836216517
Mit Contao Webseiten erfolgreich gestalten
Written by Thomas Weitzel
This book gives you an introduction to Contao and how to successfully create websites with the Open Source Content Management System. It includes practical examples of navigation menus and image galleries as well as two websites that show you step by step how to set up a Contao project.
ISBN: 978-3827328922
Contao für Redakteure
Written by Nina Gerling
The book is intended for professional online editors in a mid-size business or association as well as secretaries who maintain the company's website in addition to their regular work or individuals who create content for their private website.
ISBN: 978-3827328939
Contao - Das umfassende Praxisbuch
Written by Anne-Kathrin Merz
The book does not only provide a practical, comprehensive introduction to Contao but also describes advanced techniques such as individual themes and design questions. Besides technical tasks, the book also conveys strategic considerations and tips and tricks.
ISBN: 978-3826655326
Contao videos ¶
A screencast is a narrated video tutorial that you can watch in your browser. The Contao videos are licensed under the the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 license. You are allowed to share the work if you attribute it in the manner specified by the author. You may not alter, transform or build upon this work. You may not use this work for commercial purposes. If you are having problems opening a video, make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser settings.
Introduction to TYPOlight
Ben Robinson (TYPOlight 2.6)
This video walks you through TYPOlight 2.6. You learn about its architechture and the highlight features that make it stand out from other systems. The 6-minute tour is ideal for beginners.
Collapsible two-column forms
Leo Feyer (TYPOlight 2.7)
This video introduces the new collapsible two-column forms that are available from TYPOlight 2.7. It also gives an overview of the changes and new features that have been added to the release.
How to install TYPOlight
Ben Robinson (TYPOlight 2.2)
This video walks you through installing TYPOlight. You learn how to download an archive from the project website, create a database and use the install tool to configure TYPOlight.
How to create a page layout
Ben Robinson (TYPOlight 2.2)
This video shows you how to set up a page layout in TYPOlight. You learn how to create front end modules and style sheets and how to put them together in a page layout and apply it to a page.
How to use the news module
Ben Robinson (TYPOlight 2.2)
This video shows you how to use the news/blog extension. You learn how to create news archives and news items, set up the required front end modules and add a new page to the site structure.
How to use a custom page template
Leo Feyer (TYPOlight 2.2)
This video shows you how to use a custom page template. You learn how to migrate an existing design to TYPOlight, add the required wildcards to the main template file and adjust the CSS code.