Welcome to the Zwoef web tutorials
You are computer savvy? And you want to find your way in the world of website construction? But tutorials often presume you know too much? Big chance you find yourself googling around to find out what the heck is shell and how to use vi. Nerve wreckers and time wasters!
If you want to master all things web, but you're tired of searching all over the place and getting stuck, then these tutorials are for you. We take you to your goal and explain everything on your way to:
1. Setting up your own webserver
2. Mastering html, css, javascript, image editing (September 2010)
3. Learning php and MySQL (October 2010)
4. Setting up and tweaking a Drupal site (September 2010)
5. Using video and audio on your site (November 2010)
6. Editing video (December 2010)
7. Editing audio (January 2011)
1. Setting up your own webserver
Learn how to set up a Linux webserver, for example at home. Our tutorial guides you through acquiring a Linux operating system, setting it up in conjunction with a hosting panel and getting it online.
2. Mastering html, css, javascript, image editing
Learn how to build html webpages with html, css, using and tweaking javascript. Also learn how to edit images for use on websites. (September 2010)
3. Learning php and MySQL
Learn how to use php in conjunction with MySQL to build interactive websites. (October 2010)
4. Setting up and tweaking a Drupal site
You'll be guided through downloading Drupal and setting it up in your preferred language. Much attention will be paid to tweaking templates in order to make your site look exactly the way you want it. (August 2010)
5. Using video and audio on your site
Learn how to use video and audio on your site in various ways. (November 2010)
6. Editing video
Editing video: more info later. (December 2010)
7. Editing audio
Editing audio: more info later. (January 2011)
These are slow track tutorials for people who are computer savvy but new to these fields. We presume that “you ain't seen nothing yet”, so we explain every technical detail that comes on your way.
If you get stuck on the way, send us a message using our form. We will most likely not reply to your message but incorporate any hints for improvement of our tutorials into our pages.