Talking Drupal Newsletter #417
#417 The Recipes Initiative
Today we are talking about The Recipes Initiative, the future of install profiles, if distros are still a thing, and answering a bunch of listener questions with our guest Jim Birch. We’ll also cover Quick Links Kit as our module of the week.
Topics
What are recipes
How do you use recipes
Is it a module, configuration or something else
How do recipes compare to install profiles
Are you stuck with them
What happens if the config is changed
Are there namespace collisions
How do recipes compare with Distributions
Can you include content
Listener James: Can recipes uninstall modules
Can we use recipes now
When will recipes be in core
Can recipes be used by tests
Listener Andy: Can recipes and startkits interact
Can themes require recipes
Listener Matthieu: How do recipes compare with Symfony recipes
Listener James: How easy will it be to make custom recipes
Listener Matthieu: Should contrib maintainers be watching recipes
How can we get involved
Resources
php core/scripts/drupal recipe PATH/TO/RECIPE
Guests
Jim Birch - @jimbirch
Hosts
Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan
John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi
Jen Lampton - jenlampton.com - jenlampton
Module of the Week
with Martin Anderson-Clutz - @mandclu
Quick Links Kit
This is a configuration-only module that creates a system for managing links with SVG icons, designed to be shown in a block on the home page (or wherever you like). They are saved as Storage Entities to reduce clutter in the content system, and can be managed directly from the home page, within the settings tray (see screen captures below).
An optional submodule provides some interface improvements when used with the Olivero theme, and places the block onto the home page when installed.
If not using the submodule, you will need to add the quick_links block to your layout (ideally in the content prefix or equivalent), set to display only on the home page.
Upcoming Episodes
#419 Drupal 7 EOL & Backdrop CMS. with Jen Lampton & Laryn
Kragt Bakker. Recording October 3.
#420 Same Page Preview with Chris Webber. Recording October 10.
#421 TBD. Recording October 17.
#422 Commerce Kickstart with Ryan Szrama. Recording October 24.
Submit your questions on the #TalkingDrupal channel on Drupal Slack or @TaklingDrupal on Twitter, @TalkingDrupal@Drupal.Community on Mastodon.
Why Drupal 10?
by Martin Anderson-Clutz
There’s lots to be excited about in Drupal 10 and Drupal 10.1 was just released, boasting tons of new features, including tech upgrades that help developers build better, automatic updates that make life way easier, a fresh admin experience that content editors will love and Drupal's most accessible default theme ever. This talk will explore the new and improved features just released, and how to make the most of them, as well as some other exciting functionality the community is working on.
Minifigure of the Week
by Nic Laflin
71037-4
This week I would like to share 71037-4 Carrot Mascot! This is the 4th minifigure in Series 24 of collectible minifigures. Released in 2023 This Carrot suite is a great addition to 60345 Farmers Market Van.
Contact Us
@talkingdrupal on Twitter
@talkingdrupal@drupal.community on Mastodon
#talkingdrupal on Drupal Slack