Learning Drupal can feel daunting. Its ecosystem is like a rich forest with all kinds of fruit and wildlife, but for those who aren't experienced in exploring it, the foliage can look thick, dark, and foreboding. The sounds drifting from the trees seem mysterious and enchanting. But also a little dangerous. You know there are paths through the woods, but some aren't well-marked, and some lead to dead ends. Some take you the long way around and then loop back on themselves. If you want to become a Drupal developer, what path should you take to explore the vast Drupal ecosystem?
If you are interested in becoming a Drupal professional, there are a variety of paths you can take to becoming a marketable Drupal developer. Whether you choose to embark on self-instruction, subscribe to learning videos, or enroll in Drupal career training, we suggest you develop a path that will allow you to focus on the backbone of Drupal success:
- Skills – Learn, understand & begin working well with Drupal
- Install Acquia dev desktop and begin to play with Drupal
- Research and sample Drupal training and learning resources
- Find workshops and attend beginner sessions at Drupal Events
- Check out Drupalize.me and their amazing inventory of tutorials
- Community – Become acquainted & participate
- Register at Drupal.org and discover what the community is up to.
- Participate in Drupal events such as forums, regional camps, and local meet ups
- Find a Drupal group that speaks to your interests and engage
- Experience – Get practical experience in building Drupal projects
- Once you have the foundational skills, build a website
- Participate on Drupal.org by writing documentation and testing
- Find a company that might want your services as an intern