Configuration management in Drupal 8 for coders and site builders

Drupal 8 has a new configuration management system. This session will cover how to use from an coding perspective and will be heavy on code samples! What will be covered:

  • an architectural overview of the system
  • the Config API
  • Chickens and eggs - settings(), state() and config()
  • Config Entities… unfortunately I will not be providing the required beer!
  • Tips for Drupal developers on how to upgrade their modules
  • Configuration overrides, multilingual and context
  • How to use the configuration system through the interface and Drush

Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/swentel/drupal-configuration-system-drupal-campbaltics

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Schedule info
Status: 
Accepted
Date and time: 
Saturday, 14 September, 2013 - 16:30 to 17:30
Audience
Session Track: 
Code & Development
Experience level: 
Advanced