Talking Drupal

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/user/codekarate Level Up Tuts - https://www.youtube.com/user/LevelUpTuts Web Wash - https://www.youtube.com/user/webwashnet Drupalize Me - https://drupalize.me Build A Module - https://buildamodule.com Drupal Easy - https://www.drupaleasy.com Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan  

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 John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan Oliver Davies - https://www.drupal.org/u/opdavies @opdavies

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 Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi  Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan Nate Dentzau - @NathanDentzau

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 release? What’s the site you’re most proud of? What’s the site you wish you could redo and why? Are you familiar with OOP coding style in Drupal 8 Are you familiar with the symphony framework How do you keep up with the industry and learn new skills techniques Tips Bring your laptop and make sure it works Show up early Have questions for the company or interviewer Ask for an interview with a friend - practice Appropriate dress Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan  

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 Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan  

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

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 Jasob Rockowitz website Yes, the contribute module is making a statement My three mistakes in regards to the Contribute module A handy guide to financial support for open source Request For Commits Why Paid Drupal Modules Fail: Drupal as Art Open Collective  Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan Jacob Rockwitz - https://www.jrockowitz.com @jrockowitz  

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 Aim to bring the code up a letter grade or two Handle stalemates proactively   Resources Drupal core - Highly critical - Remote Code Execution - SA-CORE-2018-002 Can We Code Without Comments? How to Do Code Reviews Like a Human Slide Deck Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan Michael Lynch - https://mtlynch.io/ - @deliberatecoder

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 Presentation Typography demo Lea Verou - talk on CSS variables Mozilla grid inspector docs Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan Jason Pamental - www.isovera.com @jpamental  

  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 1000s of Emails Daily Mandril SendGrid     Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicx  

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 Configura

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