Drupal is a powerful and flexible open source framework for content management. As an open-source community-driven environment, Drupal has attracted mostly Linux and Macintosh programmers. Until now, thatDrupal 7 incorporates features that make it compatible with Windows servers and Windows development tools. The new version opens the doors for Windows developers to build Drupal sites, including custom modules, all without leaving Visual Studio. Many enterprises are in need of a secure, high-quality web solution that integrates seamlessly with their back-end systems. And many of these back-end systems are in enterprises and powered by Windows servers. Naturally, these organizations have developers who focus on Windows development tools. This book provides a bridge to Drupal for Windows developers by speaking their language.