In the process of developing a web page with DotNetNuke, the initial step involves slicing the PSD (Photoshop Document) file into smaller pieces, each with distinct layers. This segmentation allows each section to be transformed into a flexible HTML block. Subsequently, HTML code, serving as the markup language for web pages, is crafted for each block. While initially, all sections or blocks remain static, the transition to DotNetNuke introduces the capability to incorporate dynamic content using DNN modules.
In conjunction with HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are generated to define the color and style attributes of diverse HTML elements. JavaScript is employed to imbue web pages with interactivity and functionality, enhancing the overall user experience.
Web pages necessitate responsiveness to cater to diverse devices, including mobiles, tablets, and desktops. Ensuring optimal rendering across various devices and window or screen sizes, ranging from minimum to maximum display dimensions, is achieved through the utilization of media queries or supported frameworks. This approach allows for the creation of pages with responsive content.
Upon approval of the HTML, the process advances to the DNN theme phase. In this stage, various DotNetNuke configurations, including SMTP settings, roles, registration, and domain alias adjustments, are executed. Concurrently, adaptations are applied to the HTML and layout to seamlessly align with the DNN theme. Custom-designed skins and containers are integrated to harmonize with the style and layout, while navigations, page headers, and footers are meticulously configured to correspond with each inner or sub-page.