Talking Drupal

In episode #181, John and Stephen talk about the first experiences with Drupal. An episode Jason should have co-hosted. www.talkingdrupa.com/181 Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi

In episode 180 with Ivan Zugec from Webwash about Media in Drupal 8.6.  www.talkingdrupa.com/180 Topics Drupal 8 Media What's new in Media 8.6 Related modules Current limitations  Resources Ivan Zugec on Drupal.org   Ivan's Website Wedwash Managing Media Assets using Core Media in Drupal 8   New Media Management Functionality in Drupal 8.6 Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencr...

In episode #179 we talk with Adam G-H about Acquia's Lightning distribution.   www.talkingdrupal.com/179   Topics What is Lightning? Why was Lightning created? Who is Lightning Intended for? Key Features Why would a team start a project with Lightning? Does Lightning save time? Current status of lightning What's coming?  Resources https://www.drupal.org/project/lightning https://www.acquia.com/pro...

In episode #178 we talk with J Hogue from Oomph about their contributed modules Oomph Paragraphs.  www.talkingdrupal.com/178 Topics What is Oomph Paragraph What is the origin story for this module Who would use Oomph Paragraphs? Why contribute? Why name it oomph paragraphs Resources https://www.drupal.org/project/oomph_paragraphs Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John P...

In episode #177 we talk about strategies for working remotely.  www.talkingdrupal.com/177 Topics Hardware consideration Are you hardware bound Multiple computer environment Cloud services Internet and VPN Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighte  

In episode #176 we talk about the techniques we use to learn new things, Drupal and otherwise.  www.talkingdrupal.com/176 Topics  Learning never stops What we are currently learning Balancing on and off hours learning Techniques for learning Resource to learning Resources Drupal Providence YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYgONUjGIp8u2JOjFwaXJHA Code Karate -  https://www.youtube.com/us...

In episode #175 we talk with Oliver Davies about Automated Testing.   http://www.talkingdrupal.com/175 Topics Why test? Types of tests Drupal testing Basic workflow Getting started Resources https://www.drupal.org/docs/8/testing https://www.drupal.org/u/opdavies https://www.drupal.org/microserve https://www.drupal.org/oliver-davies-ltd Hosts Stephen Cross - www. ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross...

In episode #174 we catch up on things.  www.talkingdrupal.com/174

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...