Talking Drupal

In episode #128 we talk about options for securing Drupal logins. TOPICS: What do we mean by Login Security? Modules Password Strength Password Policies Two Factor Authentication Flood Control HTTPS Spam accounts Reset password Drush RESOURCES: Password Policy - https://www.drupal.org/project/password_policy Password Strength - https://www.drupal.org/project/password_strength Flood Control - https://www.drupal.org/project/flood_control Login Security - https://www.drupal.org/project/login_security Duo Two-Factor Authentication - https://www.drupal.org/project/duo Google Authenticator Login - https://www.drupal.org/project/ga_login MODULE OF THE WEEK: BG Image Formatter www.drupal.org/project/bg_image_formatter This module provides an image formatter who allows you to set an image in background of a div. The images are from a field of an entity and not from a configuration page or sth else, so it's very easy to setup and manage.

In episode #127 we talk with Ben Doherty about setting up a local development environment with Vagrant. TOPICS: What is Vagrant Why would you consider using it? What are the benefits of vagrant vs *AMP Difference between Docker and Vagrant How do you install Vagrant Common Vagrant Commands How do you get a local environment setup When using GIT/IDE locally, where does the code sit? How does it work? More advanced uses/configuration Resources RESOURCES: Vagrant Boxes Search - https://atlas.hashicorp.com/boxes/search Vagrant Boxes Install - https://www.vagrantup.com/docs/boxes.html Drupal VM - https://www.drupalvm.com Docker - https://www.docker.com/

In episode #126 we discuss the planning for the New England Drupal Camp 2016. TOPICS: NEDCamp Third Year Scheduling around other camps / Drupalcon Moving location Team Training Day Focus/Theme - Accessibility Where's next year's camp going to be? MODULE OF THE WEEK: IMCE for FileField www.drupal.org/project/imce_filefield IMCE for FileField allows users to select files from IMCE File Browser. It supports FTP uploaded files by automatically registering them as IMCE files thus making them usable in a FileField.

TOPICS: How you can use analytics What analytics are needed Capturing analytics Core Statistics module Custom development Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager Other tools Other Analytics Tools/Modules MODULES: Statistics Counter - https://www.drupal.org/project/statistics_counter Google Analytics - https://www.drupal.org/project/google_analytics Google Tag Manger - https://www.drupal.org/project/google_tag RESOURCES: New Relic https://newrelic.com/ Loggly https://www.loggly.com/ Google Tag Manager - https://www.google.com/analytics/tag-manager/ MODULE OF THE WEEK: Simple Ads www.drupal.org/project/simpleads This module provides a way to feature advertisements on a Drupal website. It displays graphical, text and flash ads in configurable blocks. It records and reports useful statistics. It is easy to configure and does not depend on other contrib modules. HOSTS: Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan

TOPICS: Drupal 8 learning curve Composer - The new way to manage modules Git workflows Update hooks / deleting modules MODULE OF THE WEEK: Node Edit Protection www.drupal.org/project/node_edit_protection A very simple JavaScript based protection that will alert a user if they are navigating away from a modified Node Edit form without saving. It uses a standard JavaScript confirm dialog that allows the user to either continue what they were doing, or cancel the move allowing them the opportunity to save. It marks the form as dirty by using the blur event of the node fields. HOSTS: Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan

In episode #123 we take about the red hot module, Paragraphs. www.talkingdrupal.com/123 TOPICS: What is Paragraphs Why use it? Features Use Cases Supporting Modules MODULES: Paragraphs - https://www.drupal.org/project/paragraphs Paragraphs Pack - https://www.drupal.org/project/paragraphs_pack Classy Paragraphs - https://www.drupal.org/project/classy_paragraphs Paragraph Defaults - https://www.drupal.org/project/paragraphs_defaults Paragraphs ID - https://www.drupal.org/project/paragraphs_id RESOURCES: Paragraphs Demo Site - http://paragraphs.site-showcase.com/ Beyond WSIWYGL: Buiding a better UX for Content Editors http://nedcamp.org/new-england-drupal-camp-2015/sessions/beyond-wysiwyg-... Paragraph Extras (sandbox) - https://www.drupal.org/sandbox/christophersmith262/2544230 HOSTS: Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan

In episode #122 we talk about using Taxonomy or Entity References TOPICS: Definition of Taxonomy Scenario/Use cases Considerations MODULES: Taxonomy Access Control https://www.drupal.org/project/taxonomy_access Taxonomy Access Fix https://www.drupal.org/project/taxonomy_access_fix MODULE OF THE WEEK: IMCE Mkdir www.drupal.org/project/imce_mkdir IMCE Mkdir allows users to create and delete sub-directories under directories assigned by IMCE. HOSTS: Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan GUEST: Benji Fisher - https://www.drupal.org/u/benjifisher

In episode #121 we talk with Holly Ross and Megan Sanicki. Megan is replacing Holly as the Executive of the Drupal Association. www.talkingdrupal.com TOPICS: DA mission - what is the mission of the Drupal Association What next - for Holly? Holly's time with the DA Megan's vision for the DA Goals for the next 12 months RESOURCES: https://assoc.drupal.org/blog/holly.ross.drupal/hello-world-goodbye-drup... https://assoc.drupal.org/blog/megansanicki/ready-serve http://buytaert.net/megan-sanicki-to-become-executive-director-at-the-dr... HOSTS: Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxva GUESTS: Megan Sanicki - @megansanicki Holly Ross - @JustHRoss

In episode #121 we hear about Drupal Con NA from John's perspective. www.talkingdrupal.com TOPICS: Driesnote Drupal 8 Update Market Perspective Survey Initiatives MODULE OF THE WEEK: Better Formats www.drupal.org/project/better_formats 8.x & 7.x (needs more testing for a stable release) Set allowed text formats per field. Set default order of text formats per field. Hide format tips per role. Hide more format tips link per role. Hide format selection per role per entity. Currently only works on Field API fields on fieldable entities implementing core style text processing. The good thing is that is most things in core and contrib.

In episode #119 we talk about changes in Drupal 8 that are related to performance and caching. www.talkingdrupal.com/119 TOPICS: Drupal 7 Caching Drupal 8 - Cache Tags Drupal 8 - Dynamic Page Cache External Cache Setup - Varnish Big Pipe MODULES: Generic Http Purger - https://www.drupal.org/project/purge_purger_http Purge - https://www.drupal.org/project/purge MODULE OF THE WEEK: iFrame www.drupal.org/project/iframe A custom field, which lets you add a complete iframe to your content types; including Src-URL, setting width and height, optionally a title above, and optionally a target attribute. GUESTS: Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan