Prior to Drupal 10.2 most plugin implementations required the use of annotations alongside a PHP class. Now Drupal supports and recommends the use of PHP attributes instead. During the transition, most developers will still need to know how to recognize and implement annotation-based plugins.
In this tutorial we'll:
- Provide a recipe for implementing annotation-based plugins.
- Demonstrate how to figure out where the code and metadata should live for annotation-based plugins.
By the end of this tutorial you should have a recipe for getting started with implementing annotation-based plugins, and a better understanding of how to figure out the details required to implement a given plugin type.
Many of Drupal's APIs that look like a bunch of configuration in a YAML file (migrations, menu links, etc.) are actually plugins in disguise. The YAML from these files is used as arguments to a generic PHP plugin class which then behaves differently depending on the provided values. As a developer, you probably don't need to know that menu links are plugins, but it can be helpful when debugging or just trying to get a better understanding of the big picture.
In this tutorial, we'll:
- Learn about how YAML-based plugins work
- Discuss how to find the implementation details for YAML-based plugins
- Walk through an example of implementing a YAML-based plugin
By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to recognize a YAML-based plugin definition, and author your own.
Upgrade to Drupal 11
FreeThere’s no one-size-fits-all path to upgrade from Drupal 10 to Drupal 11, but there is a set of common tasks that everyone will need to complete.
In this tutorial we’ll:
- Explain the differences between Drupal 10 and Drupal 11 that affect the upgrade path.
- Walk through the high-level steps required to upgrade from Drupal 10 to Drupal 11.
- Provide resources to help you create an upgrade checklist and start checking items off the list.
By the end of this tutorial you should be able to:
- Explain the major differences between Drupal 10 and 11.
- Audit your existing Drupal 10 projects for Drupal 11 readiness, and estimate the level of effort involved.
- Start the process of upgrading your site from Drupal 10 to Drupal 11.
Content Types
TopicA content type is a subtype of the [content entity](link to Entity topic). When a content creator goes to add new content to the site, they are presented with a list of content types to choose from to get the appropriate form to fill out.
Drupal's content moderation and workflow tools allow you to configure and support a flexible multistep publication process.
An overview of some of our favorite Drupal documentation resources.
Fields and the Field API
TopicFields are the building blocks of Drupal's powerful content modeling system. The Field API allows for the development of custom field types to suit almost any data display and collection needs.
Many sites require the ability to upload, manage, and display various assets like files, images, videos, and audio.
Multilingual Sites
TopicA multilingual site has more than 1 language that users interact with, either through the content, the user interface, or both.
Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of optimizing your online content, so that your content will rank higher in organic (non-paid) search engine results.
Views Module in Drupal
TopicLearn to use data from your Drupal site to create customized lists in various forms, such as bulleted lists, grids, calendars, or sliders.
Debug Drupal Code
TopicDebugging is the practice of troubleshooting an application through the use of tools and processes in order to find and fix bugs, or better understand the underlying code.
Drupal manages information and access for all visitors to your site, called users, through a system of roles and permissions.
Taxonomy
TopicTaxonomy in Drupal provides a way to classify your site’s content. Taxonomy vocabularies are created with terms within those vocabularies.
Legacy Theme Development
Guide
Legacy Site Building
Guide
Upgrading is the process of moving your site from a previous major version of Drupal to a newer version, for example from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11.