Building Websites With Plone by J. Cameron Cooper is a very useful book for beginners as well as experienced Plone developers.
The book is based on Plone 2.0 series, so some specifics might not work with the older versions. The book assumes that you are familiar with ZOPE and python.
It covers almost all aspects of Plone:
Installation of Plone
Plone web interface, control panel, ZMI controls
Users and permisions
Design and architecture
Extending and writing Plone tools,plone products
Database connectivity with Plone
Security
The first 2 chapters cover the basics and installation part, the third chapter "Managing Plone" starts with the basics of ZOPE. So even if you are not so familiar with ZOPE, you can learn about it in this chapter, this chapter also covers ZMI, Plone Control Panel, Add/Remove Products,Error Log, Mail settings, Portal Settings, Skins, User and Groups administration. Some of the concepts related to ZOPE are not easy to understand if you are new to ZOPE. So I would suggest that you have a look at ZOPE before you read this chapter. Other chapters look at core Plone matters.
I think chapters "Writing Plone Tools" and "Using Relational management Systems" are not explained in-depth although they are sufficient to give you an overview. Chapter 12 "Integration" includes the Apache, FTP and web services like REST, XML-RPC ,SOAP. Again these topics are very important and demands priority .Chapter 13 "Performance and Optimization" covers ZODB,Z SQL and the information on setting up Plone to use multiple machines in several tiers. I think this chapter is explained very well. chapter "Securing Plone " covers the security aspects.
I liked the style of writing. It's like a tutorial. Cooper has used many examples, case studies with explanatory diagrams which can help beginners better understand Plone.
This book is a pleasure to read and can help you get a sound understanding of Plone.
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Building Websites With Plone by J. Cameron Cooper is a very useful book for beginners as well as experienced Plone developers.
