Nonprofit Drupal posts: April Drupal for Nonprofits Chat: Getting Ready for DrupalCon

Planet Drupal - 17. April 2024 - 22:49

Join us THURSDAY, April 18 at 1pm ET / 10am PT, for our regularly scheduled call to chat about all things Drupal and nonprofits. (Convert to your local time zone.)

This month we'll be preparing for DrupalCon Portland, which features the return of the Nonprofit Summit!

And we'll of course also have time to discuss anything else that's on our minds at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofits.  Got something specific you want to talk about? Feel free to share ahead of time in our collaborative Google doc: https://nten.org/drupal/notes!

All nonprofit Drupal devs and users, regardless of experience level, are always welcome on this call.

This free call is sponsored by NTEN.org and open to everyone. 

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View notes of previous months' calls.

The Drop Times: Tickets Now Available for DrupalCamping 2024 in Wolfsburg

Planet Drupal - 17. April 2024 - 17:28
Experience the ultimate Drupal getaway at DrupalCamping 2024 in Wolfsburg! Tickets are now on sale for four days of camping, chilling, swimming, barbecue, and Drupal excitement. Don't miss out – secure your spot today.

The Drop Times: Drupal Developer Days Announces Featured Speakers Gábor Hojtsy and Cristina Chumillas

Planet Drupal - 17. April 2024 - 17:03
Drupal Developer Days announces featured speakers Gábor Hojtsy and Cristina Chumillas for their upcoming event in Burgas, Bulgaria. Get ready to dive deep into Drupal 11 updates and Admin UI changes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and connect with the Drupal community!

Talking Drupal: Skills Upgrade #7

Planet Drupal - 17. April 2024 - 10:00

Welcome back to “Skills Upgrade” a Talking Drupal mini-series following the journey of a D7 developer learning D10. This is episode 7.

Topics
  • Review Chad's goals for the previous week

    • Test Example
    • Set up phpunit.xml
    • Start with FrontPageLinkTest.php
  • Review Chad's questions

    • In the testing_example module, the file "src/Controller/TestingExampleController.php" has a function for simpletestDescription(). Is this an outdated artifact that should have been removed at some point? The module itself doesn't appear to use Simpletest elsewhere and appears to only rely on PHPUnit.
    • What do you recommend for the minimal code structure to include for any given test type? Is the Testing Example module an ideal model or are there other resources I should review? The testing reference from Selwyn was helpful.
    • In the "FrontPageLinkDependenciesTest.php" setUp() function, the createContentType() function is called without specifying the type. Is that set somewhere else? I may have overlooked it. Nevermind—it's set using randomMachineName() in the createContentType() function. Is there anything extra or standard to write in tests for drupal.org?
  • Tasks for the upcoming week

    • Smart Date - Martin (maintainer) to review promptly, I've already chatted with him about it. Create a new functional test: "submit a range with an end time before the start and validate that an error is returned"
      • Create an issue in the Smart Date queue and assign to yourself.
      • Create an issue fork.
      • Check out the issue fork locally.
      • Write (and test) the test locally.
      • Commit and push to the issue fork.
      • Mark issue as "Needs review".
      • Ask someone to review - if all looks good, the reviewer will mark as RBTC.
Resources

Chad's Drupal 10 Learning Curriclum & Journal Chad's Drupal 10 Learning Notes

The Linux Foundation is offering a discount of 30% off e-learning courses, certifications and bundles with the code, all uppercase DRUPAL24 and that is good until June 5th https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification-catalog/

Hosts

AmyJune Hineline - @volkswagenchick

Guests

Chad Hester - chadkhester.com @chadkhest Mike Anello - DrupalEasy.com @ultimike

The Drop Times: Mounting /Himalayas to /Enterprise Web: Gai Technologies' Ascetic Route

Planet Drupal - 17. April 2024 - 8:15
Gai Technologies Pvt Ltd has carved a niche in the Drupal community by focusing exclusively on this versatile platform since 2011. Founded with the mission to cultivate high-caliber software teams in lesser-known regions, Gai has demonstrated remarkable growth and proficiency in delivering sophisticated Drupal solutions. Read the full article for an in-depth look at how Gai Technologies leverages its expertise to foster growth and innovation in the open-source landscape.

Chapter Three: National Nurses United: Supporting a Large Website

Planet Drupal - 16. April 2024 - 20:15
At Chapter Three we do more than build websites from the ground up. We also support existing websites that require new or additional resources. The type of work we do is flexible and depends on the client’s needs. It ranges from basic maintenance and security updates to more substantial overhauls, cleanup, and feature enhancements.  One major website we support is National Nurses United (NNU). With nearly 225,000 members, NNU is the largest union and professional association for registered nurses in the United States. It is the country’s leading advocate for collective bargaining for RNs, regulatory protections for patients and nurses, and for guaranteed health care and expanded medicare.

Drupal Association blog: 5 Reasons to Join Us at DrupalCon Portland 2024

Planet Drupal - 16. April 2024 - 20:11

Discover Why DrupalCon Portland 2024 Is the Must-Attend Event of the Year

If you're part of the Drupal community or interested in Drupal, you won't want to miss DrupalCon Portland 2024! The conference is set to be the most exciting and informative event of the year, catering to developers, marketers, content editors, content publishers, and anyone else who interacts with their website. In this blog post, I'll outline the top five reasons why attending DrupalCon Portland in 2024 is a must.

Immerse Yourself in the Ultimate Drupal Experience

DrupalCon Portland 2024 promises an entire week dedicated to Drupal and the vibrant Drupal Community. It's your chance to connect with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, engage in discussions, build lasting friendships, and simply have a fantastic time. Key highlights of the event include:

  1. Foster Community Through In-Person Connections: Experience the warmth and synergy of the Drupal community by connecting face-to-face with fellow Drupal enthusiasts. This is a unique chance to share your passion for Drupal with like-minded individuals in a vibrant, engaging setting.

  2. Driesnote & Eminent Speakers: Gain insights from the Drupal founder during the much-anticipated Driesnote and learn from a lineup of distinguished speakers. These sessions promise to be thought-provoking, offering deep dives into various aspects of Drupal, its ecosystem, and future directions.

  3. Contribution Opportunities: Participate in contribution sprints where you can tackle real-world problems, contribute to the project, and interact with key project contributors and maintainers. This is your chance to make a tangible impact and glean insights from the guardians of the Drupal codebase.

  4. Social Gatherings and Welcome Party: DrupalCon isn't just about learning; it's also about having a great time. The Welcome Party and other social events provide perfect settings to unwind, celebrate, and build friendships in a more relaxed atmosphere. View the social events or submit yours now.

  5. Birds of a Feather Sessions: Engage in "Birds of a Feather" (BoF) sessions, where small groups gather to discuss hot topics and share knowledge on specific areas of interest within Drupal and technology. These small gatherings encourage open dialogue and are a great way to dive deep into subjects you care about with peers.

Rediscover the Thriving Drupal Community

After years of remote work and lockdowns, DrupalCon Portland 2024 provides a refreshing opportunity to step out of your home office and connect with passionate Drupal enthusiasts. Meet the faces behind your favorite modules and engage with like-minded individuals who share your love for Drupal.

Unparalleled Learning Opportunities

DrupalCon offers unparalleled opportunities for learning and growth. From inspiring keynotes and informative sessions to hands-on training and contribution sprints, this event is the ultimate platform to expand your knowledge and expertise. Break out of your routine and explore the full potential of Drupal.

This year will be filled with broader topics to help you drive your digital experiences forward. Some of the new highlights this year include:

  1. A new marketing track dedicated to driving your business goals forward.
  2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Learning how AI is being incorporated into Drupal and how it can help you improve your day to day and achieve your goals.
  3. Birds of a Feather - More structure and planning going into our BOF sessions to drive higher levels of engagement and inform stronger conversations.
Be Inspired by Innovations

Witness the transformative power of Drupal and be inspired by the innovative and talented Drupal community. Attendees at DrupalCon Portland are focused on:

  1. Crafting cutting-edge content management systems.
  2. Delivering groundbreaking customer experiences.
  3. Mastering their craft and pushing boundaries.
Forge Valuable Connections

DrupalCon Portland is the perfect environment to connect with individuals who share your passion for Drupal, open-source technology, and delivering top-notch digital experiences. Building relationships here can significantly impact your career, opening doors to exciting opportunities.

There are countless reasons to join us at DrupalCon Portland 2024, and we can't wait to welcome you! It's a unique opportunity to connect with the Drupal community, discover the incredible work happening within Drupal, and spend quality time with friends and colleagues from around the world who share your common passion. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register now for DrupalCon Portland 2024.

Matt Glaman: Writing tests first saves time and money later on

Planet Drupal - 16. April 2024 - 15:18

The TalkingDrupal podcast had Alexey Korepov on to talk about Test Driven Development. Alexey has written the Test Helpers module, a development package that provides many useful utility tools for writing unit tests for your Drupal code.

Balint Pekker: Enhancing Drupal with GitHub Actions

Planet Drupal - 16. April 2024 - 12:49
When it comes to Drupal development, GitHub Actions offers invaluable assistance in automating repetitive tasks, standardizing your processes, and enhancing code quality. By defining workflows as code in YAML files that can react to various events, it provides flexible customization and scalability. Pre-built actions can handle common tasks like building and testing code, while custom actions can be tailored to project-specific requirements. Let's explore some of the best practices along with examples of actions you could use in your next Drupal project.

Natürlich und artifiziell: Die Bilder der Woche KW 13

heise online Newsticker - 30. März 2024 - 8:00

Ob Motive aus der Natur oder von Menschen geschaffen – beides hat seinen Reiz, führt aber zu unterschiedlichen Ergebnissen. Doch es gibt eine Gemeinsamkeit.

TechStage | Die besten elektrisch höhenverstellbaren Schreibtische im Test: Gut ab 200 Euro

heise online Newsticker - 29. März 2024 - 21:02

Im Stehen am PC zu arbeiten, fördert Gesundheit und Konzentration. Dabei helfen elektrisch höhenverstellbare Schreibtische mit Motor. Wir zeigen die besten Stehschreibtische und ihre Alternativen.

Chapter Three: Tackling Complicated Drupal 7 Migrations

Planet Drupal - 29. März 2024 - 19:44
As of April 5, Drupal 7 will have nine months before it’s entirely unsupported and becomes a liability. Migrating out of Drupal 7 can be complicated, and this is one reason many organizations have put it off for so long. While it’s true that Drupal 8 and beyond represent a radical change from Drupal 7, in everything from architecture (the introduction of Symfony components) to theming (Twig versus PHP), the path from Drupal 7 to now Drupal 10 is well trodden, and we’re very familiar with it at Chapter Three. Because Drupal 7 has been around for well over a decade, many websites built on it have accumulated vast amounts of content, resulting in complex data structures with custom content types, fields, taxonomies, and entity relationships. Inconsistencies or irregularities in legacy data complicate the migration process.

Größeres iPad Air und iPad Pro mit OLED für Mai erwartet

heise online Newsticker - 29. März 2024 - 19:02

Apples neue Tablets kommen später als bisher vermutet – aber laut einem US-Bericht mit neuer Displaytechnik und einem größeren Modell unterhalb des iPad Pro.

Lullabot: Lullabot Podcast: Just Say Drupal‽

Planet Drupal - 29. März 2024 - 17:50

Drupal's identity is very nuanced, from its rich history to its future potential. We discuss why at least one member of the community says just saying "Drupal" is important when discussing current versions of Drupal and the community that drives it.

Is specifically calling out "Drupal 10.2" or or "Drupal 11" useful, or just confusing to outsiders?

Gemini-App nutzt für Navigation automatisch Google Maps

heise online Newsticker - 29. März 2024 - 17:38

Google hat seine KI-Chatbot-App überarbeitet. Fragen Nutzer Gemini nach einer Wegbeschreibung, konsultiert er nun Google Maps. In der EU gibt es die App nicht.

Youtube Shorts: Mehr Creatoren verdienen ihr Geld mit den Kurzvideos

heise online Newsticker - 29. März 2024 - 16:58

Youtubes Kurzvideos erreichen mehr als 70 Milliarden Aufrufe am Tag. Entsprechend verdienen die Ersteller auch immer mehr.

2,5 Milliarden Euro sollen ASML in den Niederlanden halten

heise online Newsticker - 29. März 2024 - 16:02

Die niederländische Regierung und Eindhoven investieren 2,5 Milliarden Euro. Der Branchenriese ASML soll dadurch in der Region bleiben.

OpenAI beginnt mit Monetarisierung von GPTs

heise online Newsticker - 29. März 2024 - 15:32

Die ersten Anbieter von GPTs sollen von OpenAI bezahlt werden. Wie und wer genau dazugehört, bleibt dennoch unklar.

25 Jahre "The Matrix": Der Film mit der roten Pille​

heise online Newsticker - 29. März 2024 - 14:52

Die Menschheit ist in einer Simulation gefangen, während Maschinen die Welt beherrschen: Vor 25 Jahren kam "The Matrix" ins Kino und prägte die Popkultur.