Talking Drupal

In episode #173 we discuss continuous integration with Nate Dentzau.  www.talkingdrupal.com/173 Topics What is CI Benefits Deployment vs Delivery Common CI Tools Getting started with CI Resources Oomph Drupal Scaffold https://github.com/oomphinc/drupal-scaffold Travis-CI integrations: https://docs.travis-ci.com/user/code-climate/ Github Integrations: https://github.com/marketplace Hosts Stephen Cr...

In episode #172 -Ways to Rule we talk about using the Rules module.  www.talkingdrupal.com/172 Topics What is the Rules module Examples of using Rules module Resources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1xrlK2pCrA https://noti.st/johnpicozzi Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan  ...

In episode #171 we talk share tips regarding Drupal Interviews. www.talkingdrupal.com/171 Agenda Typical Questions What are your 5 goto modules, D7 and/or D8? What benefits have you seen from Drupal 8 and what has frustrated you about Drupal 8? What criteria do you use when selecting a Drupal contributed module? When do you use custom code? What is your process for updating a module to the latest...

In this episode, we talk about using Linux for your local development. www.talkingdrupal.com/170   Agenda Mollom has closed down What we use for local development Mac and Linux Stephen's move to Linux How to get started with Linux Issues with moving to Linux Resources Mollom System 76 Meerkay Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi...

In this episode we discuss our testing with Lando for local development. www.talkingdrupal.com/169   Agenda What is Lando How are we using it How to get started Lando and Drupal 8 Lando and Pantheon Lando Support   Resources Previous Episode about Docker #158 John Kennedy's Session at DrupalCon 2018 Lando Documentation   Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi -...

In episode 168 we talk with Webform Module maintainer, Jake Rockowitz, about open source sustainability.  www. TalkingDrupa.com/168 Agenda What is open source sustainability The path - YML and Webform Module Sustainability Different approaches to monetize Sponsor a feature Open source clauses for contracts SaaS Wordpress module approach Mentoring approach Drupal Association Messaging Resources Jas...

In this episode, Stephen and Nic talk with John, who is attending Drupal Con.

In episode #166 we review 8 tips for conducting code reviews like a human with Michael Lynch. www.talkingdrupal.com/166   Topics March 28th Security Release Overview of Code Review Like a Human Michel Lynch 8 Tips Settle style arguments with a style guide Let computers do the boring parts Be generous with code examples Never say "you" Frame feedback as requests, not commands Offer sincere praise A...

In episode 165 we re-unite with former co-host Jason Pamental to talk about front end development. www.talkingdrupal.com/165 Agenda CSS Grid Variable Fonts Firefox Dev Tools CSS Custom Properties & Calculations Resources Rachel Andrew's Jen Simmons' Layout Land YouTube channel Microsoft Variable Font Demo Site Axis-Praxis.org V-Fonts My Codepen Demos Variable Font and Future of Web Design Presenta...

  In the episode we discuss using third party email services for outbound transactional emails. www.talkingdrupal.com/164   Agenda Drupal PSA Drupal as bad as Sharepoint? Types of outbound e-mail Email Services Mandril SendGrid   Resources PSA-2018-001 Developer Survey Results 2018 Why is Drupal now the second most hated platform behind SharePoint? Transactional Email: The 7 Best Services to Send...

In this episode we share our first impressions of Drupal 8.5 experimental module Layout Builder.  www.talkingdrupal.com/163  Topics Experimental module Lacking good documentation and examples to get you started Installation Requires Layout Discovery All or nothing Layout scope - Content type or Node Observations and issues Replacement of Panels?   Resources - https://dri.es/an-update-on-the-layout...

In episode #162 we talk about Project Management tools we use. www.talkingdrupal.com/162 Topics News Drupal 8.5 released Drush sanitize issue Types of PM tools Basecamp Jira Redmine Rally Trello Asana HipChat Slack Notebook (yes) OmniFocus Email Timetracking Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelop...

In episode #161 we talk about HTTPS!  www.talkingdrupa.com/161 Topics Upcoming Events NERD Summit March 17 & 18 - Western MA DrupalCon Session Announced - John Presenting on Lingotek Patching Core Composer Patches HTTPS What is https and why does it exist Recent histry with HTTPS Securing your webste with HTTPS Forcing HTTPS HSTS  Modules Secure Pages HSTS Resources Nerd Summit DrupalCon Nashville...

In episode #160 we discuss the Config Split module. www.talkingdrupal.com/160 Topics Dries post January 2 “More blogging and less social media” - www.dri.ex Config Management Initiative - https://groups.drupal.org/build-systems-change-management/cmi Configuration Split = https://www.drupal.org/project/config_split Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www...

In episode #159 we discuss a baker's dozen of helpful modules.    www.talkingdrupal.com/159 TOPICS: Flippy - Version: 7. Created pager to move Next/Prev through nodes Simplify Menu Version: 8. Allows for easier manipulation of menus in twig templates. Coffee Version: 7/8. Helps navigate the admin faster Content Lock Version: 7/8. Prevent two users from editing same content, prevent user from navig...

In episode #158 we discuss using Docker for local Drupal Development. www.talkingdrupal.com/158 TOPICS: Call for DrupalCon Sessions Extended Drupal 8.5 out March 7th What is Docker Contaniers Docker and Vagrant Getting Started with Docker Use Cases RESOURCES:  Drupal Con Sessions Drupal 8.5 What is Docker What is a Container Nic's NEDCamp Docker Presentation "Docker and Drupal" The docker Book HOS...

Stephen, John and Nic are back in 2018. In episode #157, we reflect on 2017 and look forward to 2018 www.talkingdrupal.com/157 Show Topics Welcome Back Talking Drupal break in 2017 Drupal Highlights from 2017 Drupal 8 Momentum Drupal 8.3 Drupal 8.4 Big Pipe Composer Drupal Commerce 2.0 Config Split Whitehouse.gov Meltdown and Spectre Drupal 2018 Linux Desktop for a daily driver DrupalCon - Will St...

In Episode #156 we talk with Matt Glaman about the release of Commerce 2.0. www. TalkingDrupal.com/156 Show Topics Commerce 2.0 Announcement How does Commerce Guys help develop / maintain Commerce Difference between Drupal 7 version and Commerce 2.0 What's new Commerce 2.0 Is there an upgrade path? Contributed modules What is missing in Drupal 8? Any website running live on Commerce 2.0? Recommend...

In episode #155 we talk about Drupal 8 Webforms with the creator Jacob Rockowitz. www. TalkingDrupa.com/155 Show Topics with Jacob Rockowitz YAML Form module Extend Form API Fields API is not used for Webform Webform 5.x is D8 Webform There is a migration path Major changes from D7 to D8 Jacob's strategy What's next How to contribute Resources Wow!!! vs. Aha...The Webform Module's User Experience...

www.talkingdrupal.com/154 Show Topics   What is taxonomy - "the classification of something" Use Cases Hierarchical Taxonomy uses Implementation Modules Hierarchical Select (7) - https://www.drupal.org/project/hierarchical_select Simple hierarchical select (7 and 8) - https://www.drupal.org/project/shs Client-side hierarchical select (7 and 8) - https://www.drupal.org/project/shs Module of the Wee...

TalkingDrupal.com/153 Show Topics What is Configuration Management Drupal 7 Approach - Features Drupal 8 Approach - Core Steps to using CM UI and Command Line Tips Modules Recreate Block Content Features Configuration Split Resources Workflow using the Drupal UI Workflow using Drush Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi...

TalkingDrupal.com/151 In episode #151, we talking about using Drupal as an API Show Topics What is an API (Application Programming Interface) Why create an API? How to create one (High Level) Security Documentation Routing Testing an api Caching Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi

TalkingDrupal.com/152 In episode #152, we return after a few weeks off. In Off The Cuff #5 we talk about Drupal things are on our minds. Tip drush fu --version-increment Show Topics General updates - what we are working on Drupal GovCon Webform Continuous Integration and Drupal Automatic Updates Resources drush fu Drupal GovCon Webform Drupal 8 - Drupal GovCon Automatic Drupal Updates using Visual...

www.talkingdrupal.com/150 In Episode #150 we talk with the organizers of Drupal GovCon. Learn why this Drupal Camp is called "GovCon". Show Topics July 31 - August 2, Bethesda, MD Not a Government focussed conference Camp size and attendees Sessions Beyond the Sessions History of GovCon Organizing a camp Resources www.drupalgovcon.org Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross N...

www.talkingdrupal.com/149 In episode #149 with Jason Pamental about the Typogrify module. Show Topics What is Typogrify? What does the Drupal module do? Who is this module for? Feature review Life as a module maintainer Resources Typogrify Module Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Guest...