Submitted by joshmiller (not verified) on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 08:48.
How many books on D6 would you purchase that were published in 2008? All the authors of those books really knew were the API changes and the improved interface. Now, after building thousands of sites on D6, there emerges the obvious building blocks of D6: Content Types, CCK, Views, Ubercart, ... wait ... what makes Drupal great isn't just core?
Yep, beginners actually don't care as much about core as you might think. So what's the problem here? Very few contrib modules have made the transition. We don't know yet what March or April will hold for the contrib universe. I would strike at the three-to-five month mark AFTER it's released. You'll have super stable screenshots for Core, you'll be releasing a book that thousands of people will be wishing they had as it's now time to "kick the tires."
People are afraid of change, and those that aren't won't make use of your book. The silent majority will wait a few months (maybe more) and then go on a hunt for books that can help them get started.
You know how to drum up some awesome anticipation? Release a FREE 10-step visual guide to starting with Drupal 7 on the day after screen and text string freeze. Early adopters will flock, just to "see the new shiny thing" and then you can plug your book due to be released "when it's ready" (people will laugh).
How many books on D6 would you purchase that were published in 2008? All the authors of those books really knew were the API changes and the improved interface. Now, after building thousands of sites on D6, there emerges the obvious building blocks of D6: Content Types, CCK, Views, Ubercart, ... wait ... what makes Drupal great isn't just core?
Yep, beginners actually don't care as much about core as you might think. So what's the problem here? Very few contrib modules have made the transition. We don't know yet what March or April will hold for the contrib universe. I would strike at the three-to-five month mark AFTER it's released. You'll have super stable screenshots for Core, you'll be releasing a book that thousands of people will be wishing they had as it's now time to "kick the tires."
People are afraid of change, and those that aren't won't make use of your book. The silent majority will wait a few months (maybe more) and then go on a hunt for books that can help them get started.
You know how to drum up some awesome anticipation? Release a FREE 10-step visual guide to starting with Drupal 7 on the day after screen and text string freeze. Early adopters will flock, just to "see the new shiny thing" and then you can plug your book due to be released "when it's ready" (people will laugh).