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We’ve been using multiple AI tools since their inception. We subscribed to ChatGPT and Midjourney and found them extremely useful in many scenarios. While ChatGPT proved its capabilities as a general writing assistant it wasn’t that accurate and up-to-date in coding. Midjourney turned out to be the best generator of illustration images - just check the one generated for this post. Now I’m writing about Github Copilot, the "AI pair programmer". Our initial goal was to experiment and evaluate to learn what’s the real value behind the hype.

What is Ultimenu?

Ultimenu is the UltimatelyDeadSimple megamenu ever with dynamic region creation. An Ultimenu block is based on a menu. mainly we used Ultimenu to create the mobile menus. Ultimenu regions are based on the menu items. The result is a block contains regions containing blocks, as opposed to a region contains blocks.

How do we install Ultimenu?

Install the module with composer:
run command:
composer require 'drupal/ultimenu:^2.11'

After downloading, click extend and enable the module. No further dependencies are required.

It’s day 21, and our stockings are warming over the fireplace. Joe Shindelar (eojthebrave) joins us to open today’s door, and for the PHP developers among us, it will make a nice little stocking filler.

As of PHP 8.1, the PHP language has native support for attributes that are compatible with Drupal’s plugin system use case. As a result, Drupal will transition from the use of annotations to PHP attributes, to supply metadata and configuration for plugins. This will require developers to learn the new PHP attributes syntax, and update their existing code to use it. For now Drupal will continue…

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When we was implementing a customer relationship management for a local client using Drupal, we faced this challege:

• The client wanted to manage records of his patients with many treatment images captured by his iPhone
• Each iPhone images can be large, 5 to 10MB depending on resolutions
• While we can't hold so many large images to the web server, the disk space will soon run out

So we have to find a way to resize and compress images quality on the client side before uploading so they won't place burdens to the web server.

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With the evolution of technology, businesses are actively transitioning to more efficient, reliable, and flexible solutions for their web platforms. Migrating from WebSphere to a cutting-edge CMS like Drupal 10 is a new trend stirred by the urge to adopt advanced technologies. If you wonder what makes Drupal 10 development a popular choice today, the answer lies in the CMS’s incredible features, flexibility, and scalability. Its top-notch cyber-security tools and supportive community also set the platform apart from the crowd. If you also aspire to ride the wave of technological advancement by migrating to Drupal 10, you’ll need to know the steps involved in the process. 

Once again, welcome back to the Drupal Advent Calendar. It’s day 20, and time to open our next door. Today Leslie Glynn (leslieg) joins us to talk about the Event Organizers Working Group (EOWG).

I bet a lot of you learned about Drupal and the awesome Drupal Community at a local Drupal event. I went to the Western Massachusetts Drupal Camp back in 2011 after I was assigned a Drupal website to support at work and had no idea what Drupal even was. I attended many great sessions, met a lot of folks in the local Drupal community and even purchased the “Definitive Guide to Drupal 7” (remember all…

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• Events
• Event Organizers
• EOWG
• Working Groups

Let’s face it — manually creating and maintaining a lot of content types in Drupal can be a real pain. The repetitive nature of tasks, inconsistencies in field creation, and the time-consuming process of updating settings across multiple content types are familiar struggles for developers working in teams.

At TwelveBricks, we maintain sites with very different content models. Too much time was spent setting up and maintaining those models, so we finally decided to do something about it!

Enter YAML Bundles: A Developer’s new best friend

YAML Bundles is a pragmatic approach to streamlining content type management through YAML-based Drupal plugins. It allows developers to define fields and content types from custom modules, making it a lot easier to add or update fields and content types.

The module defines 3 important plugin types:

• Field types
  By defining common field types and their form/display settings (like widgets and formatters), you can remove repetitive configuration from the bundle definitions.
• Entity types
  You can define common settings for entity types to remove even more repetitive configurations from the bundle definitions. We have also integrated support for a bunch of other contrib modules we often use, to save even more time.
• Entity bundles
  You can use the defined fields in entity bundles, complete with customizable form and display settings that can be overridden on a field-by-field basis. The default settings of the entity types can also be overridden if you need to.

The module ships with defaults for the most common field and entity types, but you can easily override them. We have tests, which we also used to document all the available plugin settings and options. You can check out the documentation in the plugin definitions of the yaml_bundles_test module.

YAML Bundles’ Drush Tools

To use the power of YAML bundles, we’ve added a couple of helpful Drush commands that will revolutionize your content type management.

drush yaml-bundles:create-bundles
This command uses the defined plugins to (re)create all the specified bundles, fields, and settings. Whether you’re starting from scratch or optimizing an existing configuration, this command ensures the seamless generation of all your content types with a single command.

drush yaml-bundles:create-bundle
You don’t have to use the bundle plugins if you don’t want to. For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, this command offers the flexibility to create a new content type directly through Drush.

drush yaml-bundles:create-field
This command simplifies the process of adding new fields to existing content types using default plugin configurations. With the ability to customize form and view displays, this command makes adding fields to different content types much easier.

Integrating the modules we all love

YAML Bundles comes with out-of-the-box support for several popular Drupal modules, including:

• Pathauto: Define path aliases for entities and bundles effortlessly.
• Content Translation: Translate fields, labels, and settings into multiple languages.
• Content Moderation: Integrate content types into existing workflows.
• Field Group: Group fields for your content type directly from the YAML plugins.
• Simple Sitemap: Ensure your entity/bundle is included in the sitemap.
• Maxlength: Define maximum lengths for text fields if needed.
• Layout Builder: Utilize layout builder for your entity/bundle.
• Search API: Index entities/bundles and defined fields using the powerful Search API.

Let’s define a content type

To define default settings and fields for an entity type in your custom module, create a [mymodule].yaml_bundles.entity_type.yml file. In this file, you can create all the defaults you need for the entity type.

To define a content type in your custom module, create a [mymodule].yaml_bundles.bundle.yml file. In this file, you can create all the bundle definitions you need for the bundle.

That’s all folks!

We’re excited about the potential YAML Bundles brings to the Drupal ecosystem, and we can’t wait for you to experience the difference it makes in your projects. Please check it out and let us know what you think!

Download YAML Bundles | Documentation | Example plugins

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Our latest episode of Tag1 Team Talks is an insightful guide through the Extract phase of the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process in Drupal migrations. Hosted by Janez Urevc, the episode features experts Mike Ryan and Benji Fisher, who offer a deep understanding of data extraction relevant to migrations from older versions of Drupal (6,7,8) or other CMS platforms altogether and more.

When I joined the Drupal Association in July, I underestimated how moved I would be by the collective power of the community. A throwback to my organizing roots, I reveled in the eclectic excitement surrounding the innovation and collaboration of the application, evolution, and marketing of Drupal.

I remember discovering open source software myself, over 10 years ago. The worker’s center I worked for housed an instance of CiviCRM in Drupal and we used it to track our members — as we served a vulnerable population, it was paramount to keep the data safe and away from clandestine subpoenas and prying eyes.

Drupal responds to a fundamental need in the nonprofit sector – the ability to own, control, and share data. Joining the Drupal Association as the Director of Philanthropy allows me to work within the nonprofit sector to leverage the power of Drupal for greater impact, and I yearned for an opportunity to collaborate with others with the same perspective.

The Drupal Association was remiss to let the Nonprofit Summit lapse at DrupalCon Pittsburgh, but… I am thrilled to reintroduce the Nonprofit Summit at DrupalCon Portland!

The network of nonprofits in the Drupal Community is strong and vibrant and has been a joy to work with and learn from. Judging by the extraordinary talent represented by its organizers, Jess Snyder and Johanna Bates, the Nonprofit Summit will be a dynamic and inspiring one-day event bringing together passionate professionals from the nonprofit sector to delve into the transformative potential of Drupal.

Join us for a day of discovery, collaboration, and inspiration as we collectively unlock the full potential of Drupal for social good. Facilitated discussions, round table group sessions, and an opportunity to learn and inspire one another are just a few of the features we plan to bring to the summit this year.

The Nonprofit Summit will be on Thursday, 9 May, the 4th day of DrupalCon, after three days of expert speakers, networking, and contribution. Tickets go on sale 6 February. And we’re especially pleased to announce that the Drupal Association will subsidize the cost of tickets for those in the nonprofit sector, offering special pricing for the conference and summit! The conference rate for nonprofits is $395 and includes the summit.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to be part of a community dedicated to making a lasting impact. The Nonprofit Drupal Summit is back and ready to shape the future of digital philanthropy. See you there!