Textpattern Solutions
PHP-based content management made easy.
Book Reviews
“I’ve been waiting a long time for this book… Until now, the only resources for learning to use [Textpattern] were the various web pages: FAQs, reference wiki, the forum, etc. They are all valuable and responsive (the forum is very active, and I’ve seen a new answer to my question posted on the FAQ page the next day), but we “book learners” needed, well, a book. That book is here, and it is excellent.”
— Mike Montgomery › Source
“The Textpattern software package is what the Germans would call a ‘Eierlegende Wollmilchsau – a sheep that gives also milk, eggs and meat.’ It seems like you can make it do almost anything you can come up with. Calling it a CMS does NOT describe anymore adequately its capabilities… In 2007 this is THE book for all things with Textpattern.”
— Nils Valentin › Source
“This 450 page book explores Textpattern in-depth, the first chapters cover different areas and options, I considered skipping this part of the book as I feel I’ve been using Textpattern long enough to know all they would cover. I’m glad I didn’t as it was full of useful snippets I’d missed after all these years… It’s the perfect companion for anyone wishing to learn or extend their knowledge of Textpattern.”
— R.D. Pelham › Source
“Most computer books are out of date before they can be purchased in stores. This one is NOT! ... Field by field the screens of Textpattern are explained and there is an outstanding tag reference. This is the best book I’ve seen which is focused on a specific content management system and covers everything one needs to actually be productive with that system. The authors have done a great job!”
— Steve Pilgrim › Source
“The only thing I can really say is just go get the book and don’t waste your time reading this, or any other, review. The book is extremely well written, easy-to-follow, error-free…and, most of all, useful…I was really, really pleasantly surprised that the first book out about Textpattern would be so thorough and useful. Just go get it.”
— Doug Felton › Source
“... After having read [this book] I can confirm that if you are in any way interested in using Textpattern (TXP) to build websites then this book is an essential read. Textpattern Solutions opens up and renders clear what on the surface is a very complicated looking CMS, just going through the chapters explaining the vast list of preferences and the semantic structure of TXP elicited a resounding ‘ahh, I see’ ... The book is worth having to hand when working with TXP for the tag reference alone.”
— Damien Buckley › Source
“This book is a priceless resource, because it explains how all of the components work together, using diagrams and real site examples to show you. Textpattern by far is the most flexible yet lightweight CMS that I have ever used, and when you actually understand how all the parts work, it is also the easiest to develop a custom site with.”
— Joseph S. Paravisini › Source
“There is a tag reference as well as plugin developer resources, including very detailed information that will continue to be valuable long after finishing the book… I really like that Textpattern Solutions found a happy medium in writing technical copy as well as providing real life examples to support the topics… All in all, I thought [it] was a fantastic read, and I can’t wait to build my first website using Textpattern.”
— Jonathan Christopher › Source
“No matter what the skill level, Textpattern allows you to take full control of your website, whether it is a simple blog or an e-commerce application. Getting started with a CMS is never easy. You have to learn the CMS interface and it’s nuances including such things as templating and plugins. This book will walk you through all the steps necessary to effectively manage your site with the Textpattern CMS.”
— Nate Klaiber › Source
“I have fiddled with Textpattern since early 2006. Since I had no server configuration experience, I was leary about venturing into the world of content management systems. I checked-out the textpattern.com website, downloaded the files and gave it a shot. The simplicity is almost scary! Within an hour I was up and running with Textpattern… My only wish is that I would have had this [book] when I first discovered Textpattern.”
— Ryan C. Nalepinski › Source
“The biggest benefit that Textpattern has over other CMS products in my opinion is the ease with which there is customization. Textpattern’s tag system is built on PHP, but you don’t need to know PHP... Textpattern Solutions has been an invaluable resource.”
— Shane Adams › Source
“The book is well-written and takes you through every aspect of TXP. Everything and I mean everything about TXP is covered in this book… This book was a great read and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is new to TXP, thinking about using it or who currently uses it and would like to learn more about this wonderful CMS.”
— Yannick Lyn Fatt › Source
“I bought this book to understand more about the Textpattern CMS before deciding on it as a solution for a few web sites. The most important material for me… comes from about page 100 onwards with loads of technical tag info before that. Don’t think that this book is going to hold your hand as you learn Textpattern yourself – that’s up to you to do with the download files in your own time. Still a great detailed book.”
— Business Bookworm › Source
