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Patterns Drupal Camp Pune09

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The document discusses the Patterns Module, which allows for automated and shared site configuration in Drupal. It describes how the module works by saving configuration in XML files called "Patterns" and programmatically submitting forms. The presentation demonstrates using Patterns to quickly set up a fresh Drupal install. It also outlines the module architecture and components, as well as how Patterns can be defined, executed, and used by developers and site builders.

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Drupal Camp, Pune 2009 Patterns Module Managing and automating site configuration Vojislav Jovanovic | vnd@graviteklabs.com Jonathan Hebel | jonathan@graviteklabs.com
The Problem Drupal site configuration is: time consuming tedious repetitive lacking a streamlined approach
The Solution With Patterns Module site configuration can be: saved managed automated shared
How it works Basic outline: site configuration is saved in XML files called Patterns Patterns module handles programmatic form submissions using configuration defined in the XML Pattern file
Demo Let's begin with a fresh install of Drupal 6: add Patterns module add any/all required modules run a Pattern oooh! aaah!
Patterns A closer look at Patterns and how to create them: XML essential tags: <pattern>, <info>, <modules> and <actions> defining functionality calling other Patterns Patterns form helper
Patterns Module architecture Core module: Patterns management Import Execution
Patterns Module architecture Components: patterns block profile content system imagecache taxonomy user menu views node and more coming... pathauto
Patterns execution workflow A closer look at how the module works: enable all required modules execute all actions in the order they were defined in the Pattern file each action emulates one form submission build $form_values array and additional params and pass it to drupal_execute()
The Future What's in store for the future: pattern exporter, recorder configuration framework pluggable input format support (YAML) make it easier to write components Integration with install profiles possible inclusion of configuration framework in Drupal Core
Getting started A few helpful resources: Get the Patterns module http://drupal.org/projects/patterns Check out the documentation http://drupal.org/node/346509
User involvement Participate! use module and report bugs, request features http://drupal.org/project/issues/patterns help improve documentation Pattern user group on D.O. http://groups.drupal.org/patterns
Developer involvement Possible ways to help: submit patches write components write patterns
Module Maintainers Possible ways to take advantage and/or help: write components for your own module consider using patterns for defining your module configuration or example setups
Questions, please. If any questions, ideas etc. came to your mind during the presentation, feel free to ask/share!

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Patterns Drupal Camp Pune09

  • 1. Drupal Camp, Pune 2009 Patterns Module Managing and automating site configuration Vojislav Jovanovic | vnd@graviteklabs.com Jonathan Hebel | jonathan@graviteklabs.com
  • 2. The Problem Drupal site configuration is: time consuming tedious repetitive lacking a streamlined approach
  • 3. The Solution With Patterns Module site configuration can be: saved managed automated shared
  • 4. How it works Basic outline: site configuration is saved in XML files called Patterns Patterns module handles programmatic form submissions using configuration defined in the XML Pattern file
  • 5. Demo Let's begin with a fresh install of Drupal 6: add Patterns module add any/all required modules run a Pattern oooh! aaah!
  • 6. Patterns A closer look at Patterns and how to create them: XML essential tags: <pattern>, <info>, <modules> and <actions> defining functionality calling other Patterns Patterns form helper
  • 7. Patterns Module architecture Core module: Patterns management Import Execution
  • 8. Patterns Module architecture Components: patterns block profile content system imagecache taxonomy user menu views node and more coming... pathauto
  • 9. Patterns execution workflow A closer look at how the module works: enable all required modules execute all actions in the order they were defined in the Pattern file each action emulates one form submission build $form_values array and additional params and pass it to drupal_execute()
  • 10. The Future What's in store for the future: pattern exporter, recorder configuration framework pluggable input format support (YAML) make it easier to write components Integration with install profiles possible inclusion of configuration framework in Drupal Core
  • 11. Getting started A few helpful resources: Get the Patterns module http://drupal.org/projects/patterns Check out the documentation http://drupal.org/node/346509
  • 12. User involvement Participate! use module and report bugs, request features http://drupal.org/project/issues/patterns help improve documentation Pattern user group on D.O. http://groups.drupal.org/patterns
  • 13. Developer involvement Possible ways to help: submit patches write components write patterns
  • 14. Module Maintainers Possible ways to take advantage and/or help: write components for your own module consider using patterns for defining your module configuration or example setups
  • 15. Questions, please. If any questions, ideas etc. came to your mind during the presentation, feel free to ask/share!