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Sep 13, 2021 • 1h 2min

Talking Drupal #311 - Measuring Website Success

Today we are talking about How to Measure Website Success with Chad Hester. www.talkingdrupal.com/311 Topics John - Wedding Chad - Construction, someone shot Shelley with a pellet gun Nic - Bronchitis Wrench Turning Defining success Vanity Metrics Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Gathering KPIs Informing design and continuous improvements Challenges When to act Growth Driven Design Resources Start with Why https://simonsinek.com/product/start-with-why/ The Lean Startup http://theleanstartup.com/ Growth-Driven Design https://www.growthdrivendesign.com/ Chad’s presentation about "Creating a Performance Measurement Framework"for your projects https://youtu.be/ZaUHkRy6o-E Startup way http://www.thestartupway.com/ Hubspot Growth Driven Design https://academy.hubspot.com/courses/growth-driven-design Guests Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi Chad Hester - www.chadkhester.com @chadkhester
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Sep 7, 2021 • 1h 19min

Talking Drupal #310 - Drupal 9.2 with Angie 'webchick' Byron

Today we are talking about Drupal 9.2 with Angie Byron. www.talkingdrupal.com/310 Topics Nic - Focal point -- Greg Boggs help with Breadcrumbs Chad - Contractor working on porch -- Webchick tour shirt! Angie - Vacation in July and flooded house -- New job at MongoDB John - Homebrew and lando Move to MongoDB Reason behind the move What Angie will be working on Cross pollination of communities MongoDB module Prep for a point release or major release in Drupal core Tips for releasing large scale software What's new in Drupal 9.2 Path to Drupal 10 Drupal's impact on Composer Sneak peek for Drupal 10 Ckeditor 5 Auto updates FLoC Migration Adam and his blimp Resources https://talkingdrupal.com/259 Drupal 9.2.0 Is available https://www.drupal.org/blog/drupal-9-2-0 Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes (Angie’s Blog about moving to MongoDB) https://webchick.net/ch-ch-ch-ch-changes Jeff Robbins, softly singing to announce the 2011 “Webchick Tour”: https://vimeo.com/18471612 Leak detector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HBZQYYC/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_apip_w9akPMVCwzmZY Homebrew Lando Issue https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/issues/110713 MongoDB module https://www.drupal.org/project/mongodb Strategic initiatives ​​https://www.drupal.org/about/core/strategic-initiatives/ Drupal Release Schedule https://www.drupal.org/about/core/policies/core-release-cycles/schedule Release notes https://www.drupal.org/project/drupal/releases Beta program https://www.drupal.org/about/core/policies/beta-testing-program/about-be... Drupal Change List https://www.drupal.org/list-changes/drupal Drupal README.md https://git.drupalcode.org/project/drupal/-/blob/9.3.x/README.md Automatic Updates people out of security support https://www.drupal.org/project/usage/drupal CK Editor 5 https://www.drupal.org/project/ckeditor5/ Dries’s Blog about core committer/organizer role https://drupalsun.com/dries/2021/08/05/looking-second-core-committer-tea... Guests Angie Byron - @webchick Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi Chad Hester - www.chadkhester.com @chadkhester
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Aug 30, 2021 • 1h 3min

Talking Drupal #309 - Media

Today we are talking about Media with Adam Globus-Hoenich and Sean Blommaert. www.talkingdrupal.com/309 Topics John - Stung by a bee Chad - Obedience training Adam - Vacation in Canada - new tattoo idea Sean - New tattoos Nic - Cousin's game Current state of media Biggest advantage of media Common use cases Editing experience improvements Biggest common mistake Media library Scoping Change since being in core Momentum recently Standard Profile Performance concerns Resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood Lily’s command list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HzdUMDOdj54Fy9snE6fsA0i0Py4DJZu7Np45... http://riskylab.com/warbits/ Media add on Modules https://www.drupal.org/project/entity_reference_override https://www.drupal.org/project/focal_point https://www.drupal.org/project/entity_media_usage Patchzilla https://www.drupal.org/node/2831274 Guests Sean Blommaert - @seanBlommaert Adam Globus-Hoenich - @PhenaProxima Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi Chad Hester - www.chadkhester.com @chadkhester
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Aug 23, 2021 • 1h 11min

Talking Drupal #308 - Remote Work

Today we are talking about Remote Work with Kaleem Clarkson. www.talkingdrupal.com/308 Topics Chad - New dog and selling house Nic - Affogatos Kaleem - First covid test (negative) Speaking to United Airlines and Visa 8 -24 -21 John - White water rafting How do you define remote work Fully distributed Hybrid remote Telecommuting How the pandemic has changed remote work How in person requirement affect companies How you onboard in remote Preboarding Onboarding Access to info What to prepare as an employee What to prepare as an employer Risk of isolation culture Remote work routines Net positive or net negative for companies Blend Me Inc Resources Who Wins In Hybrid https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/who-wins-in-hybrid-or-remote-5526642/ Blue Heeler (aka, Australian Cattle Dog): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Cattle_Dog Harvard business review hbr.org/2020/11/how-to-find-out-if-a-companys-culture-is-right-for-you Blend Me, Inc. https://www.blendmeinc.com Buffer’s Pay Calculator: https://buffer.com/salary-calculator Guests Kaleem Clarkson - kaleemclarkson.com @kaleemclarkson Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi Chad Hester - www.chadkhester.com @chadkhester
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Aug 16, 2021 • 55min

Talking Drupal #307 - Mentoring

Today we are talking about Mentoring with AmyJune Hineline. www.talkingdrupal.com/307 Topics John - Cooperstown AmyJune - DrupalCamp Colorado - Geocaching Nic - Martha's Vineyard Importance of mentoring Mentoring in the Drupal community How AmyJune got involved Types of mentoring Bad mentoring experience Good mentoring experience Expectations from a mentor Finding a mentor Expectations as a mentor Tips to become a good mentor Contribution Mentor Summit Time and location Beginning of the summit Resources Mentoring Summit 2021 https://drupalcontributions.opensocial.site/group/contribution-mentor-summit-2021/about Drupal Mentoring https://www.drupal.org/community/mentoring Geocaching https://www.geocaching.com/ Drupal Providence Merge Request Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y4IAN76P_w Guests Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi AmyJune Hineline- @volkswagenchick
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Aug 9, 2021 • 54min

Talking Drupal #306 - Docksal

Today we are talking about Docksal with Shelane French & Leonid Makarov. www.talkingdrupal.com/306 Topics John - Busy August Nic - BBQ Shelane - Olympics Leonid - Bike trip with kids Docksal Elevator pitch Docksal Differentiators Why choose Docksal Conflict with other Docker based tools Involvement Timeline Develoment process Other Docker use cases Docksal Roadmap Getting started Resources NERD Summit Video https://youtu.be/Ho_oUjqbONc Docksal Chat https://gitter.im/docksal/community-support Docksal Documentation https://docs.docksal.io Docksal Blog https://blog.docksal.io Guests Shelane French - @shelane Leonid Makarov - @lmakarov Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi
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Aug 2, 2021 • 60min

Talking Drupal #305 - Project Browser

Today we are talking about The Project Browser Initiative with Chris Wells. www.talkingdrupal.com/305 Topics John - Design 4 Drupal AmyJune - Roadtrip, redwoods and Banana Slugs Chris - Upcoming RV roadtrip Nic - Tugboat Project Browser elevator pitch Initiative start Inspiration to join and seek leadership Current status Estimated timeline How can someone get involved Resources Banana Slugs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_slug Project Browser Slack https://drupal.slack.com/archives/C01UHB4QG12 Project Browser Module Page https://www.drupal.org/project/project_browser Project Browser Sandbox https://dev-pb1.pantheonsite.io Project Browser Initiative https://www.drupal.org/about/core/strategic-initiatives/project-browser Guests Chris Wells - https://www.redfinsolutions.com @chrisfromredfin Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi AmyJune Hineline - @volkswagenchick
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Jul 26, 2021 • 54min

Talking Drupal #304 - Voice Content and Usability in Drupal

Today we are talking with Preston So about Voice Content and Usability in Drupal, as well as his book from A Book Apart Voice Content and Usability. www.talkingdrupal.com/304 Topics AmyJune Word Camp Santa Clarita John Elisha Otis 1853 Elevator pitch Nic Trumpet Vine (again) Preston Decoupled Days and just finished Gatsby: The Definitive Guide Voice Content and it's impact on usability First interest in the topic Learn about accessibility beyond content layout Designing a voice interface Voice system learning WCAG 3.0 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines success criteria Lessons from Voice content Bad voice content and it's impact How it applies to Drupal Preston's new book Resources https://abookapart.com/products/voice-content-and-usability https://georgia.gov/ Ask Georgia Gov https://georgia.gov/chat Guests Preston So - https://preston.so/ @prestonso Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi AmyJune Hineline - @volkswagenchick
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Jul 19, 2021 • 1h 7min

Talking Drupal #303 - Multitasking

Today we are talking about multitasking between projects. www.talkingdrupal.com/303 Topics John - Timezone issue Fatima - Gaming chair Nic - Kint arrow What do we mean by multitasking Not task switching Kinds of projects Camp organizing Mentoring Podcasting Open source project maintenance Sewing Lego building Processes used to manage One per night Blocking time for each project Workflows weekly planning - daily wrap up Helpful tools Trello Apple Reminders Google Docs Calendar Fantastical Calendly Slack Email Todoist Notion Guestimer Hocus Focus Manager vs Maker Additional apps Rescue Time Timing Resources Drupal.org Time https://www.drupal.org/project/drupalorg/issues/3164818 Todoist https://todoist.com Notion https://www.notion.so/ Gestimer http://maddin.io/gestimer/ Hocus Focus http://hocusfoc.us/ Maker vs Manager Schedule https://fs.blog/2017/12/maker-vs-manager/ Guests Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi Fatima Sarah Khalid - @sugaroverflow
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Jul 12, 2021 • 58min

Talking Drupal #302 - Community Working Group

Today we are talking with members of the Drupal Community Working Group about who they are, what they do, and what they are currently working on. www.talkingdrupal.com/302 Topics Donna Bungard - New at FFW trying to get acquainted. Jordana Fung - On vacation in FL Alex Burrows - Volunteer constable searching for missing person Mike Anello - Building a house and staying with parents Fatima Sarah Khalid - Mechanical Keyboard John Picozzi - Fire tablets for the kids Nic Laflin - New harddrive Founding of Community Working Group (CWG) Conflict Resolution Team Community Health Team Number of members Typical meeting Greatest successes Becoming a member Current projects Resources Year in Review https://www.drupal.org/community/cwg/blog/2020-year-in-review-for-the-drupal-community-working-group Jono Bacon!! https://talkingdrupal.com/265 https://www.amazon.com/People-Powered-audiobook/dp/B07PZZ67Q2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jono+bacon&qid=1625588417&sr=8-1 Nudges: https://www.drupal.org/project/drupal_cwg/issues/3193832 @drupalcommunity on twitter https://www.drupal.org/community/cwg/incident-report Guests Mike Anello - drupaleasy.com @ultimike Donna Bungard - @dbungard Alex Burrows - @aburrows Jordana Fung - @jordana_f Hosts Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.epam.com @johnpicozzi Fatima Sarah Khalid - @sugaroverflow

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