Talking Drupal Newsletter #458
#458 - Drupal & Next.js
Today we are talking about Next.js, what it is, and how to integrate it with Drupal with guest John Albin Wilkins. We’ll also cover Next.js Webform as our module of the week.
Topics
What is Next.js
What kind of server do you need
How is it used on the web
Does it only work on react based systems
Why would someone want to integrate with Drupal
When changes are made in the content how do you update the app
On the module page there are a lot of references to Preview, is this something Next does well
What is server side rendering
How does Next work with menus and views
Any preference on the api for json api vs graphql
Performance
Editorial experience
Responsive images
Will Drupal ever ship with a headless front end
Winner of the TPOTM
Resources
Guests
John Albin Wilkins - john.albin.net JohnAlbin
Hosts
Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan
John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi
Baddý Sonja Breidert - 1xINTERNET baddysonja
Module of the Week
with Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu
This library is a framework for rendering forms built using Drupal Webform module. The framework can render simple Webforms out-of-the-box. The functionality can be extended to support advanced features in Webform.
This episode is sponsored by
Show News
Drupal GovCon is August 13-15. Martin and Stephen are presenting.
Martin
Stephen
Upcoming Episodes
#460 Baddy's Show. Recoridng July 16.
#461 Distributions with Rajab Natshah. Recording July 23.
#462 DrupalCon Singapore with Mike Richardson, Surabhi Gokte. Recording July 30.
#463 Drupal vs DIY Site Builders with Ivan Stegic. Recording August 6.
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Minifigure of the Week
by Nic Laflin
71008-10
This week I would like to share 71008-10 Evil Wizard! This is the 10th minifigure in the 13th series of collectible minifigures. Released in 2015, He better be careful with his scepter or he'll lose his mustache!
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