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Talking Drupal is a weekly chat about web design and development by a group a guys with one thing in common, we love Drupal.    With hosts Stephen Cross,  John Picozzi and Nic Laflin.
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Feb 27, 2018 • 46min
Talking Drupal #160 - Config Split
 In episode #160 we discuss the Config Split module. www.talkingdrupal.com/160 Topics  Dries post January 2 �€œMore 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  

Feb 12, 2018 • 23min
Talking Drupal #159 - Helpful Modules
 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 

Feb 5, 2018 • 49min
Talkiing Drupal #158 - Local Development with Docker
  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 

Jan 15, 2018 • 42min
Talking Drupal #157 Welcome 2018
 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 

Sep 21, 2017 • 48min
Talking Drupal #156 - Commerce 2.0
 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 

Sep 13, 2017 • 51min
Talking Drupal #155 - Drupal 8 WebForm
 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 

Aug 30, 2017 • 28min
Talking Drupal #154- Hierarchical Taxonomy
 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 

Aug 10, 2017 • 39min
Talking Drupal #153 - Getting Started with Configuration Management
 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 - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi 

Aug 9, 2017 • 46min
Talking Drupal #151 - Drupal as an API
 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 

Aug 2, 2017 • 50min
Talking Drupal #152 - OTC #5
 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 <name> --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 Regression & Continuous Integration Module of the Week CKEditor iFrame - https://www.drupal.org/project/ckeditor_iframe This module integrates the CKEditor iFrame Dialog for CKEditor. After installing, you will be able to add a button to the CKEditor toolbar that will allow a user to embed iframe content from YouTube or applications like Google Calendar. Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi 


