Talking Drupal #509 - A WordPresser @ DrupalCon
Talking Drupal
Today we are talking about DrupalCon, Wordpress, and what a wordpress guy can learn at a Drupal Event with guest Chris Reynolds. We’ll also cover Shortcode as our module of the week. For show notes visit: Topics The Pros and Cons of Short Codes Chris Reynolds' Journey to DrupalCon Comparing DrupalCon and WordCamp Funding and Organization of WordPress Events The Collaborative Spirit of the Drupal Community Wishlist for WordPress Features Composer Support in WordPress and Drupal Backward Compatibility in WordPress Challenges with Composer in Drupal Config Management in WordPress vs. Drupal...
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TD Cafe #005 - Mike Miles and Aubrey Sambor
Talking Drupal
Join Mike Miles and Aubrey Sambor as they discuss their experiences with public speaking at tech conferences, including the challenges and joys of presenting technical and big-picture talks. Dive into their personal summer plans, ranging from trips to Cape Cod and Asheville to beer festivals and camping adventures. The conversation also explores recent technology updates, such as Figma's site builder and Apple's new 'Liquid Glass' design, emphasizing the importance of accessibility. Tune in for a casual, insightful chat about professional growth, summer fun, and the ever-evolving tech...
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Talking Drupal #508 - Drupal User Groups & Meetups
Talking Drupal
In this episode of Talking Drupal, we dive into the world of Drupal user groups and meetups with guests Lee Walker, Bernardo Martinez, and Bo Shipley. Our guests share their experiences in organizing and participating in Drupal communities and the vital role these meetups play in fostering continuous learning and professional development. We also explore the newest features of Drupal Core 11.2 in the Module of the Week. For show notes visit: Topics Meet the Guests: Lee, Bo, and Bernardo Module of the Week: Drupal Core 11.2 Diving into Drupal User Groups and Meetups Personal Journeys into...
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Talking Drupal #507 - International Drupal Federation
Talking Drupal
In this episode of Talking Drupal, we delve into the International Drupal Federation Initiative with our guest Tim Doyle, CEO of the Drupal Association. We explore the goals, structure, and potential impact of this initiative on the global Drupal community. Additionally, we cover the Modeler API as our module of the week, discussing its functionalities and future potential. Joining the discussion are hosts John Picozzi, Norah Medlin, Nic Laflin, and Martin Anderson-Clutz, who bring their insights and perspectives to the table. For show notes visit: Topics Meet the Guest: Tim Doyle Module of...
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TD Cafe #004 - Ivan Stegic & Randy Oest
Talking Drupal
In this episode, Ivan Stegic and Randy Oest discuss the impact of AI on junior developers and other roles, debating whether AI will be a disruptive force in the job market. They delve into the complexities of using LinkedIn for job hunting and effective networking strategies. The conversation shifts to new features in Figma, the potential of AI-driven coding tools like Cursor, and the importance of investing in junior developers. They also explore higher education design systems, innovative business strategies, and reflect on the balance between tactical and digital controls in modern cars....
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Talking Drupal #506 - Automated Testing Kit
Talking Drupal
Today we are talking about Automated Testing Kit demo Recipe, Why Automated Testing is important, and How this recipe helps with guest André Angelantoni. We’ll also cover Taxonomy Views Integrator as our module of the week. For show notes visit: Topics What is Automated Testing Kit Features and benefits of Automated Testing Kit Cypress vs Playwright Where should these run Automated Testing Kit recipe Demo configuration Installing and setting up the Kit Using this on an existing site Managing tests and repositories Building and using recipes Debugging and troubleshooting tests Roadmap ...
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Talking Drupal #505 - Custom Field Module
Talking Drupal
Today we are talking about the Custom Field Module, what it does, and why you might want to use it with guest Andy Marquis. We’ll also cover Facet Bot Blocker as our module of the week. For show notes visit: Topics Meet the Guest: Andy Marquee Module of the Week: Facet Bot Blocker Exploring the Custom Field Module Benefits and Use Cases of Custom Field Module Custom Field Module vs. Other Solutions Advanced Features and Integrations Reflecting on Past Projects and Key Value Use Cases and Flexibility of Custom Fields Advanced Features and Integrations Challenges and Limitations Future...
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TD Cafe #003 - Mike Anello & Mike Herchel
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In this episode, Mike Anello and Mike Herchel dive into a casual conversation covering a wide array of topics. They start by discussing the concept of a podcast with almost no effort required and the mystery of Stephen's involvement. The conversation then quickly shifts to Florida Drupal Camp, mentioning its impressive 16 uninterrupted years, the increase in attendees, and how fun it is. They touch upon single directory components in Drupal, their importance, and intricacies like CSS styling, schemas, and Experience Builder. The discussion also includes insights into popular Drupal events like...
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Talking Drupal #504 - The Marketplace
Talking Drupal
In this episode of Talking Drupal, we dive into the intricacies of the Drupal marketplace initiative with our guest, Tiffany Farriss, CEO and co-owner of Palantir.net and long-time board member of the Drupal Association. We explore the goals and challenges of creating a trusted Drupal marketplace, discuss how site templates can lower the barrier to entry for new users, and examine the importance of maintaining community trust and the sustainability of Drupal. This episode also includes a spotlight on the Views CSV Source module and an in-depth discussion on community feedback, the potential...
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Talking Drupal #503 - TD Cafe #002 - John and Jason
Talking Drupal
In this episode, John Picozzi and Jason Pamental explore the connections fostered by using Drupal across different geographies, the evolution of conferences, and how design systems are being utilized at Chewy. We also delve into the application of AI in e-commerce and coding, and discuss the practicalities of maintaining governance in large organizations. Join us for an engaging discussion filled with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and future prospects. For show notes visit: Topics John Picozzi John Picozzi is the Solutions Architect at EPAM Systems, where he helps organizations...
info_outlineToday we are talking about Mercury Editor, What it does, and how it could change your editorial life with guest Justin Toupin. We’ll also cover Webform Protected Downloads as our module of the week.
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www.talkingDrupal.com/442
Topics
- What is Mercury Editor
- What is powering Mercury Editor
- Do you see any risk building on top of Paragraphs
- Does Mercury Editor cost anything
- Can companies hire Aten to add features
- What are some key features
- What makes Mercury Editor unique
- How stable is the content
- What happens if Paragraphs stops being supported
- How can the community help
Resources
- Mercury Editor
- Layout Paragraphs Episode
- Layout Paragraphs
- Paragraphs Library
- Sub-module of Paragraphs
- Style options
- Layout Paragraphs restrictions
Guests
Justin Toupin - atendesigngroup.com justin2pin
Hosts
Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan
John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi
Anna Mykhailova - kalamuna.com amykhailova
MOTW
Correspondent
Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu
- Brief description:
- Have you ever wanted to have downloadable content on your website, only available to visitors who have filled out a webform? There’s a module for that.
- Module name/project name:
- Brief history
- How old: created in Sep 2010 by berliner, but the most recent releases are by james.williams of Computer Minds
- Versions available: 7.x-1.1 and 8.x-1.0-alpha2 versions available, the latter of which works with Drupal 9 and 10
- Maintainership
- Actively maintained, the latest release was a week ago
- Security coverage
- Introductory blog linked on the project page
- Number of open issues: 18 open issues, none of which are bugs against the current branch
- Usage stats:
- 804 sites
- Module features and usage
- Having thought leadership content like white papers or reports gated behind a lead capture form is a common pattern for websites, and this module is designed to make that easy to set up
- You use the module by adding a handler to your webform, similar to triggering an email send
- In the configuration for your webform protected download handler you have options for how much verification you want for the download link, whether or not the link should expire after a period of time, and so on, in addition to uploading one or more files that can be downloaded by people who submit the webform
- The module provides tokens for the download URLs, so you can easily include them in a submission confirmation message or email