Drupal (core)

Today we are talking about LocalGov Drupal. www.talkingDrupal.com/335 Topics LocalGov description What a council is and how LocalGov helps Who it’s for Publicly owned asset How distributions reduce cost Layout Builder vs Paragraphs Headless / ... [More] Decoupled Central gov.uk design system Drupal version Updating Roadmap How to help Resources LocalGov Drupal Main site Demo site, based off default install Documentation site Drupal project Github home Drupalcon talks Mark Conroy Theming Like a Pro - DrupalCon Europe 2021 Drupal Distributions - common challenges and solutions (Panel) Why UK councils chose LocalGov Drupal (and didn’t) | DrupalCon Theming for Distributions: Sub-theming Like a Pro | DrupalCon Distributed governance in a distribution for local government | DrupalCon Sociocracy explainer A very brief introduction to sociocracy | by Harri Kaloudis | Medium Sociocracy. The Operating System Of The New Economy Mark’s twitch stream on decoupled gatsby work Decoupled LGD Mark’s YouTube Council sites Westminster Croydon Lambeth Cumbria Bracknell Forest Gov.uk Design system Step by step component Slack channel (needs invite) Meetings and Public Google calendar (Or feel free to contact Will or Finn for invites) Admiral two ships sci fi reference? Guests Will Callaghan - localgovdrupal.org @willguv Finn Lewis - agile.coop @finnlewis Mark Conroy - annertech.com @markconroy Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi Abby Bowman - www.linkedin.com/in/arbowman @abowmanr [Less]

In this article, we are going to learn how Drupal search can be improved with Solr which provides great performance, and is suitable even for use on large commercial websites. And along with this using the search_api & search_api_solr modules ... [More] , helps to configure the Facets & Multilingual content can be handled in an improved manner. And let's see how we can configure this locally with the help of [Less]

I recently had this idea for a new Drupal module that allows users to manage their sessions. The idea is that a user could look at their current sessions to see if any suspicious activity had happened on their Drupal account. They could then delete ... [More] any sessions they don't like the look of in order to kill off that session. The functionality I describe here is actually quite important as it allows users the ability to spot suspicious activity on their accounts. I have even used it in the past when one of my accounts was hacked. The fact that the session was opened from Brazil helped me inform the site that something was wrong. I did some searching on Drupal for a module that did the same but didn't find anything so I thought I would create a module and go through the process of creation in an article. This includes the research into how this can be achieved in Drupal, looking at designing the interface, and then adding code to create the needed effect. By the way, if you do have an idea for a module it's always a good idea to do this search first as you might find someone has already built it. You can also avoid any namespace clashes with other modules that might cause you headaches in the future. Let's start with seeing if the module is possible in Drupal. Can we do this in Drupal? At it happens we have the basic building blocks of this module built into the session management system within Drupal. There is a session_manager service in Drupal that wraps the core PHP session system and deals with controlling the sessions for a user. The core element of this service is the sessions table, which is used by Drupal to store the sessions for each user on the site. There aren't any session entities, so this table is the direct input/output stream of the session management system. This is the structure of the sessions table. Read more. [Less]

We all know that “Faster” is the first word of the Olympic motto. Just like at the Olympics, the fastest websites win the best prizes for their businesses. These prizes are better conversions, more satisfied customers, higher positions on the Search ... [More] Engine Results Page (SERP), and much more.  And just like at the Olympics, the winners among websites can be decided by the smallest details. Will your website visitor become a customer or turn away dissatisfied? This may take less than a second to happen. [Less]

Problem / Motivation: The problem I wanted to solve was - to apply image styles (especially with the Image Effects module), on images, but dynamically & on-demand, and not use dozens of pre-configured Image Styles. Why would anyone want ... [More] something like this? I can give you a couple of examples: Facebook / Twitter Preview image, for every post. Let’s say you want Drupal to generate an image, by using Post Cover, Post Date, Title and potentially slap on some tags - and compile a Facebook compatible final image. Gift Card Generator 🎴 - where users have a set of pre-configured options they may choose, colors, fonts, texts and use some pre-defined layouts to put everything together. Dynamic Watermarks 🖼 - allow users to upload their own watermarks and apply those on top of their images - wi... Read the Full Article [Less]

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If you’ve never been to a Drupal event before, you might not realize what all the fuss is about. But attending an event that gathers the community together to talk about Drupal for a few days is a priceless experience. And the thing is, it’s going ... [More] to be better if you’re there!  My favorite part of Drupal events is the little interactions with people who have a common interest in Drupal but might use it in a completely different context and come from a completely different background. The Drupal community comprises designers, project managers, developers, translators, content and accessibility experts, and folks with other roles or who do Drupal as one of their many responsibilities. And all of you are welcome at DrupalCon! You should especially come to Drupal if you’re new to the community. It might feel like a leap to go from trying a piece of software to attending a conference all about it. But if you count up all the hours you spend doing research, trying to find the right video to watch, and poking around at different modules, you’re guaranteed to get a much richer experience and a better understanding of Drupal’s open source ethos if you attend DrupalCon. Who should attend? We especially want you to attend if you’re new! I attended my first DrupalCon as a new user, and while it was a lot of information to absorb, it shaped my understanding of the Drupal way and made me realize first-hand the benefits of an open source project that I would come to depend on in my professional life. Don’t worry, there are conference sessions, training, and social events designed specifically for newcomers to help break the ice and get you started. If you’re trying to decide if DrupalCon is for you, I think DrupalCon is especially relevant for:  Decision-makers responsible for choosing a digital platform Developers and technologists learning Drupal (the training courses are particularly relevant!) Drupal users who aren’t active in the community, and want to pick up new skills Anyone who inherits a Drupal project Agencies who are using Drupal for the first time People looking to switch careers Before you attend! Here are some things to do before you go to DrupalCon to help you get the most out of the experience. Install Drupal - If it’s your first DrupalCon and you’re relatively new to Drupal, I would recommend installing a sandbox Drupal before heading to DrupalCon. I spent my first DrupalCon jotting down modules to try out, and techniques to explore, and having a sandbox ready-to-go will make that experimentation much easier!  Join the Drupal Slack - If you’re already using Slack daily, this will give you a gateway to lots of conversations and expertise. And while you’re at DrupalCon, ask people which channels they belong to so you can continue those interesting conversations you start at the event! Review the schedule - There’s so much great content at DrupalCon! Take a look at the sessions on offer in advance so you can scout out the most intriguing topics. Don’t ignore the “Birds of a Feather” more informal sessions. And keep in mind that great conversations are just as valuable as presentations. Consider Contribution - If you’ve always been curious about the open source project, DrupalCon is a great way to see it in action. You can attend contribution events at the conference to get involved and see how you can help improve Drupal itself. Note that everyone is welcome to contribute, and I guarantee you that your skills are needed! In conclusion, don’t feel intimidated if it’s your first DrupalCon. If you’re new to the Drupal community, we cannot wait to welcome you with open arms, and I hope to see you at DrupalCon Portland this year! Learn more and register now. [Less]

If you’ve never been to a Drupal event before, you might not realize what all the fuss is about. But attending an event that gathers the community together to talk about Drupal for a few days is a priceless experience. And the thing is, it’s going ... [More] to be better if you’re there!  My favorite part of Drupal events is the little interactions with people who have a common interest in Drupal but might use it in a completely different context and come from a completely different background. The Drupal community comprises designers, project managers, developers, translators, content and accessibility experts, and folks with other roles or who do Drupal as one of their many responsibilities. And all of you are welcome at DrupalCon! You should especially come to Drupal if you’re new to the community. It might feel like a leap to go from trying a piece of software to attending a conference all about it. But if you count up all the hours you spend doing research, trying to find the right video to watch, and poking around at different modules, you’re guaranteed to get a much richer experience and a better understanding of Drupal’s open source ethos if you attend DrupalCon. Who should attend? We especially want you to attend if you’re new! I attended my first DrupalCon as a new user, and while it was a lot of information to absorb, it shaped my understanding of the Drupal way and made me realize first-hand the benefits of an open source project that I would come to depend on in my professional life. Don’t worry, there are conference sessions, training, and social events designed specifically for newcomers to help break the ice and get you started. If you’re trying to decide if DrupalCon is for you, I think DrupalCon is especially relevant for:  Decision-makers responsible for choosing a digital platform Developers and technologists learning Drupal (the training courses are particularly relevant!) Drupal users who aren’t active in the community, and want to pick up new skills Anyone who inherits a Drupal project Agencies who are using Drupal for the first time People looking to switch careers Before you attend! Here are some things to do before you go to DrupalCon to help you get the most out of the experience. Install Drupal - If it’s your first DrupalCon and you’re relatively new to Drupal, I would recommend installing a sandbox Drupal before heading to DrupalCon. I spent my first DrupalCon jotting down modules to try out, and techniques to explore, and having a sandbox ready-to-go will make that experimentation much easier!  Join the Drupal Slack - If you’re already using Slack daily, this will give you a gateway to lots of conversations and expertise. And while you’re at DrupalCon, ask people which channels they belong to so you can continue those interesting conversations you start at the event! Review the chedule - There’s so much great content at DrupalCon! Take a look at the sessions on offer in advance so you can scout out the most intriguing topics. Don’t ignore the “Birds of a Feather” more informal sessions. And keep in mind that great conversations are just as valuable as presentations. Consider Contribution - If you’ve always been curious about the open source project, DrupalCon is a great way to see it in action. You can attend contribution events at the conference to get involved and see how you can help improve Drupal itself. Note that everyone is welcome to contribute, and I guarantee you that your skills are needed! In conclusion, don’t feel intimidated if it’s your first DrupalCon. If you’re new to the Drupal community, we cannot wait to welcome you with open arms, and I hope to see you at DrupalCon Portland this year! Learn more and register now. [Less]

If you’ve never been to a Drupal event before, you might not realize what all the fuss is about. But attending an event that gathers the community together to talk about Drupal for a few days is a priceless experience. And the thing is, it’s going ... [More] to be better if you’re there!  My favorite part of Drupal events is the little interactions with people who have a common interest in Drupal but might use it in a completely different context and come from a completely different background. The Drupal community comprises designers, project managers, developers, translators, content and accessibility experts, and folks with other roles or who do Drupal as one of their many responsibilities. And all of you are welcome at DrupalCon! You should especially come to Drupal if you’re new to the community. It might feel like a leap to go from trying a piece of software to attending a conference all about it. But if you count up all the hours you spend doing research, trying to find the right video to watch, and poking around at different modules, you’re guaranteed to get a much richer experience and a better understanding of Drupal’s open source ethos if you attend DrupalCon. Who should attend? We especially want you to attend if you’re new! I attended my first DrupalCon as a new user, and while it was a lot of information to absorb, it shaped my understanding of the Drupal way and made me realize first-hand the benefits of an open source project that I would come to depend on in my professional life. Don’t worry, there are conference sessions, training, and social events designed specifically for newcomers to help break the ice and get you started. If you’re trying to decide if DrupalCon is for you, I think DrupalCon is especially relevant for:  Decision-makers responsible for choosing a digital platform Developers and technologists learning Drupal (the training courses are particularly relevant!) Drupal users who aren’t active in the community, and want to pick up new skills Anyone who inherits a Drupal project Agencies who are using Drupal for the first time People looking to switch careers Before you attend! Here are some things to do before you go to DrupalCon to help you get the most out of the experience. Install Drupal - If it’s your first DrupalCon and you’re relatively new to Drupal, I would recommend installing a sandbox Drupal before heading to DrupalCon. I spent my first DrupalCon jotting down modules to try out, and techniques to explore, and having a sandbox ready-to-go will make that experimentation much easier!  Join the Drupal Slack - If you’re already using Slack daily, this will give you a gateway to lots of conversations and expertise. And while you’re at DrupalCon, ask people which channels they belong to so you can continue those interesting conversations you start at the event! Review the chedule - There’s so much great content at DrupalCon! Take a look at the sessions on offer in advance so you can scout out the most intriguing topics. Don’t ignore the “Birds of a Feather” more informal sessions. And keep in mind that great conversations are just as valuable as presentations. Consider Contribution - If you’ve always been curious about the open source project, DrupalCon is a great way to see it in action. You can attend contribution events at the conference to get involved and see how you can help improve Drupal itself. Note that everyone is welcome to contribute, and I guarantee you that your skills are needed! In conclusion, don’t feel intimidated if it’s your first DrupalCon. If you’re new to the Drupal community, we cannot wait to welcome you with open arms, and I hope to see you at DrupalCon Portland this year! Learn more and register now. [Less]

The Drupal Association board passed a motion in December for a task force to be formed to revisit the election process for the at-large directors with the goal of producing a recommendation for the board to review. At this point in time we're ... [More] seeking volunteers to self nominate as part of this task force. Please comment on https://www.drupal.org/project/da_community/issues/3263939 if you are interested. We're looking for a diverse group that can listen to everyone in the community and come up with a well prepared outcome. Background Prior to the Drupal Association at-large board member election in 2020, the at-large board member would be elected by community members who had active Drupal.org accounts (created before a specific date). For the 2020 election, only people who were members of the Drupal Association were permitted to vote. There were 1,050 votes cast in 2019, 920 votes cast in 2020, and 504 votes cast in 2021. During the 2020 election, there was intense community discussion on whether the change to restrict voting to Drupal Association members was a positive change. More Details Authority The Community Elections Task Force is an advisory committee reporting to the Drupal Association Community committee. Responsibilities Open discussions with the community at-large, using the means available such as social networks, groups.drupal.org, Drupal community channels, Drupal events and user groups, etc. Consult with other open source projects that have similar needs in terms of elected members of the community in their associations/foundations. Report periodically to the Community Committee with the progress. End goal of the working group Produce a recommendation that will be reviewed by the Drupal Association Board in a timely manner to apply for 2022 elections. Composition The Committee shall be composed of at least three, but not more than six members with voting rights. These members are self nominating and designated by the Community committee. The Community Elections Task Force shall consult with Drupal community members at their discretion and criteria regarding diversity will be applied. Meetings The committee meets virtually with the frequency needed to accomplish its task. Please self-nominate if you are interested If you have thoughts on this topic, we urge you to self nominate yourself for this committee by leaving a comment at https://www.drupal.org/project/da_community/issues/3263939. [Less]