Chapter 8. Exploring Communities

In the previous chapter, we learned about Content Management features provided by Liferay. We explored portlets for the Web Content, Images, and Document Management.

In this chapter, we will learn about some preinstalled portlets and custom portlets. We will also explore out-of-the-box Search and Chat portlets provided by Liferay. You will also learn about Open Social Widget integration.

In this chapter, we shall:

• Learn how to install and add Flash Portlet to play games in a Sports and Games Community

• Use Web Content Display Portlet to announce cricket matches

• Learn to use YouTube Portlet to share videos

• Share Neighborhood photos and view them as a slide show using Image Gallery

• Explore Chat functionality to chat with other members

• Learn how to integrate Open Social widgets in Liferay

• Learn to use Bookmark Portlet to share useful links with the Neighborhood Site

• Learn how to conduct polls using Polls Portlet

• Learn to change the language of the Neighborhood site using...