Talking Drupal Newsletter #454
Episode #454 Drupal API Client
Today we are talking about Drupal’s API Client, What it does, and why you might need it with guest Brian Perry. We’ll also cover Iconify Icons as our module of the week.
Topics
Brian what is new with you!
Elevator pitch for Drupal API Client
What was Pitchburg like
Is this a normalizer for JSON API
Why is this JS framework agnostic
What is typescript and how does Drupal API Client use it
Looking at the quick start guide the second step is to create an instance, where do you do that
Who is this module for
Will Drupal API Client be added to core
What is on the roadmap
How does this relate to Chapter Three and Next.js
What is the spin up time
How will Starshot impact this
Resources
Guests
Brian Perry - brianperry.dev brianperry
Hosts
Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan
John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi
Randy Fay - rfay
Module of the Week
with Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu
The Iconify Icons module provides lightweight integration with the Iconify API, bringing a vast library of over 🤯 200,000 icons from more than 150 open-source icon sets directly to your Drupal site.
Upcoming Episodes
#456 Randy's Show. Recording June 18.
#457 Drupal Architecture. with Alexander Varwijk. Recording June 25.
#458 Drupal & Next.js with John Albin Wilkins. Recording July 2.
#459 Workspaces with Andrei Mateescu. Recording July 9.
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New Module: Locations
This project imports configuration to quickly set up a system for collection location information (offices, stores, campus buildings, etc) and displaying them in a map.
A Location content type will be created, including an address field.
Learn more about Locations.
Minifigure of the Week
by Nic Laflin
71045-7
This week I would like to share 71045-7 Fitness Instructor! This is the 7th minifigure in the 25th series of collectible minifigures. Released in 2024, the way the kettle bell is built with two pre-existing parts is super clever!
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