Talking Drupal

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-initiative-for-drupal-8-4-8-5 Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicx  

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.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicx  

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 Composer Patches Blog - A Secure web is here to stay Google Starts Giving A Ranking Boost to Secure HTTPS/SSL Sites Let's Encrypt Cert Signing Request HSTS Preload Request Form  Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicx

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.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan

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 LockVersion: 7/8. Prevent two users from editing same content, prevent user from navigating away from content edit by mistake Shield Version: 7/8. Places an easily configurable htaccess password on your site Admin ToolbarVersion: 8 or (admin menu for 7). Provides drop downs for the admin toolbar Environment IndicatorVersion: 7/8. Allows you to change color of admin bar based on environment.   Prevent confusion of which environment someone is working in, ie. green for DEV, yellow for TEST and RED for live. Video Embed Field Version: 7/8. Easier to embed videos by copying url? Responsive Menu Version: 7/8. Build an easy mobile nav Block Class Version: 7/8. Add a class to the block through the UI Configuration Split Version: 8. Allows for separate environments for deployment Role Assign Version: 7/8. Allows better role/user management ReCaptcha Version: 7/8. Implements ReCaptcha   HOSTS: Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan

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 HOSTS: Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan

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 Stephen and Nic attend Wearables - Apple Watch New England Drupal Camp A bad idea - changing the number scheme for Talking Drupal Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi

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? Recommendation on how to get started Case against other commerce platforms? Resources Drupal Commerce Module Commerce 2.0 Documentation Creating online stores with Commerce 2.x on Drupal 8 DrupalCon Dublin 2016: Launching online stores with Commerce 2.x on Drupal 8 Using Drupal Commerce for rich eCommerce Experiences - DrupalCamp London List of available payment gateways 2.0 Website - Urban Hipster 2.0 Website - Orlo Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Guest Matt Glaman - http://www.glamanate.com @nmdmatt

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 - http://www.jrockowitz.com/blog/ui Webform 8.x-5.x: Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?  http://www.jrockowitz.com/blog/webform-8-x-5-x-where-do-we-come-from-what-are-we-where-are-w    Drupal 8 Module of the Week - Webform (formerly known as YAML Form) https://dev.acquia.com/blog/drupal-8-module-of-the-week--webform-formerly-known-as-yaml-form/07/03/2017/17741   Webform Introduction - https://www.drupal.org/docs/8/modules/webform/webform-introduction   D8 Webform and Webform Views Integration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Riw9g_y1A_s D8 Webform Release Notes - https://www.drupal.org/project/webform/releases Drupal GovCon Presentation - https://youtu.be/gu4A9zst6kQ Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Guest Jacob Rockowitz - www.jrockowitz.com @jrockowitz

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 Week Mailchimp - Module of the Week https://www.drupal.org/project/mailchimp This module provides integration with MailChimp, a popular email delivery service. The module makes it easy for website users or visitors to control which of your email lists they want to be on (or off), lets you generate and send MailChimp email campaigns from your site, and lets you and your users view a history of emails they have been sent from MailChimp. More generally, it aspires to makes your email delivery world efficient and to make your user's email receipt and control simple and precise. Thanks to MailChimp's ongoing sponsorship, this module is actively maintained and regularly adding features Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Guest