Taste the Power of Drupal Plugins!

Plugins are a key part of the way Drupal makes code re-usable and flexible. However, it's not always easy to spot where they are used or to know how to write one.

This talk will help you understand the key concepts behind the Drupal plugins so you can make use of their power. You'll then go deeper on some parts of Drupal that are implemented using the plugin API and learn how to start writing your own.

Overview:

• High level overview of the Drupal plugin system and the different flavors within it
• Examples of plugins being referenced in YAML and PHP
• Zoom in on some Drupal core plugins you use every day
• Quick examples of writing simple, but useful, custom plugin instances

You will come out with a better understanding of the role of the plugin API in Drupal and how to use it.
 

Prerequisites:

• Basic OO PHP
• Familiarity with Drupal concepts