How to Develop Drupal 8 Modules

In this class, you’ll learn how to leverage Drupal’s API to create custom modules. You’ll develop two modules using step-by-step instructions to hook into Drupal’s existing functionality.

While building these modules, you’ll modify forms, create blocks, use hooks, leverage Drupal’s APIs, write and read from the database, and much more.

This class is the perfect introduction for everyone who is new to Drupal 8 development.

EXERCISE FILES - D8 Modules

Course Content

Introduction

Introduction to Drupal 8 Module Development

What You Need For the Class

Installing Drupal with Acquia Dev Desktop

Drupal Framework

Drupal Module Development Fundamentals

About the Drupal 8 Framework

The Drupal 8 Page Call Process

Drupal 8 and Object Oriented Programming

Drupal 8 and Model, View, Controller Design

Drupal 8 and Services

Drupal 8 and Plugins

Drupal Coding Standards

Your First Module

Creating Your First Drupal 8 Module

The Structure of Your First Module

Your First Drupal 8 Module Hook

Routing for Your Drupal 8 Module

How to Create a Menu Link for Your Module 1 Quiz

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Lesson Content

Drupal 8 Module Quiz 1

Building an RSVP Module

Building a Fully Functional RSVP List Module

Create the RSVP Module Structure

The Form API in Drupal 8

Build the RSVP Form File

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About Instructor

Rod Martin

Rod holds two masters degrees and has been training people how to do "things" for over 25 years. Originally from Australia, he grew up in Canada and now resides just outside Cincinnati, Ohio. He has worked in both the non-profit and for-profit worlds, in small companies and large corporations. His extensive open source experience includes WordPress, Joomla and Drupal and he really knows how to help you get the most out of the system you chose. Rod plays ice hockey a couple of times a week and rides his Goldwing motorcycle pretty much everywhere he can.

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How to Develop Drupal 8 Modules

Course Content

Introduction

About Instructor

Rod Martin

Course Includes