Hi,
I'm a PHP developper, and i need for a client request to set up and create a template/theme for wordpress.
I know a little about this blog engine, but i read i could use it as a CMS.
As my website will be 6/7 pages so far.
I'd have liked to know if it was just about writing a template, or will there be some others stuffs to do to get it used as a CMS ?
By the way, do you some, good resources, to start with it for people who doesn't to learn what is a CMS but more for developpers ?
Best place to start is the Wordpress Codex. You can find a lot of information there about how to modify themes and templates for WordPress. This is probably the best starting point if you're absolutely completely new to it. The easiest way for me to write a theme was to start with the default WordPress theme under wp-content/themes/default and start modifying that.
Wordpress has "pages" in the standard install and if you don't use the blog features you can make it so it's a CMS.
Just run the installation file and follow the suggestions on this page.
Here's a rocking tutorial on the subject:
So you want to create WordPress themes huh?
It walks you through the concept and very carefully steps you through each template and some things you can do with them. It includes some basic PHP instruction on WordPress functions for those not well acquainted.
After reading over this resource, I was able to make my first template and was able to thoroughly enjoy the process.
I've had good luck with this book. http://www.amazon.com/WordPress-Theme-Design-complete-professional/dp/1847193099/ref=sr%5F1%5F1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257461477&sr=8-1
Depending on your needs you may want to look at Drupal as well. More flexible then WP, lots of support out there and a really friendly user base.
Rich