Configuration management in Drupal 7

Drupal website configuration is typically stored in the database, which makes management and deployment of this configuration hard. During this session, we will go over the pitfalls of configuration management and explain a proven solution to this problem in Drupal 7.

Topics will include:

  • Install profiles
  • Settings files
  • Features and Strongarm
  • Concept of a "Controller" module

We will present a proven solution which covers all aspects of configuration management throughout a Drupal 7 project.

Want to start right off doing configuration management like a boss? Download the example code!

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Schedule info
Status: 
Accepted
Date and time: 
Sunday, 15 September, 2013 - 14:00 to 15:00
Audience
Session Track: 
Code & Development
Experience level: 
Intermediate