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Circle September 15 on your calendar! That’s when Valkey 9.0 officially drops, bringing enterprise-grade features that solve real operational headaches without the licensing restrictions or unpredictable costs you face with Redis. If you’ve been following Valkey since it forked from Redis, this release represents a major milestone. The same engineers who built Redis now work […]

Today we are talking about Drupal’s Event Platform, What’s new, and what’s to come with guest Martin Anderson-Clutz. We’ll also cover ECA Tamper as our module of the week.

For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/517

Topics

• What is Event Platform
• New Features and Multi-Event Architecture
• Event Platform Theme: Event Horizon
• Managing Contribution Time
• Event Platform Workflow Features
• Transitioning to Recipes
• Module Installation Challenges in Drupal
• Event Platform Installation and Configuration
• Performance Improvements and Core Installer Issues
• Modular Design and Recipe Mapping
• Content Migration and Recipe Utilization
• Event Platform Adoption and Community Feedback
• Future Features and Enhancements for Event Platform
• Getting Started with Event Platform
• How to Get Involved with Event Platform

Resources

• Event Platform Starter on Drupal Forge
• Blog post: Smart Menu Links: Drupal navigation with the power of Views
• Recap: My Return to Drupal GovCon 2025!!
• Cussing in Commits: Which Programming Language Inspires the Most Swearing?
• Recipe installer issue for modules in bulk
• Upgrade path

Guests

Martin Anderson-Clutz – mandclu.com mandclu

Hosts

Nic Laflin – nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi – epam.com johnpicozzi James Sansbury – tugboatqa.com q0rban

MOTW Correspondent

Martin Anderson-Clutz – mandclu.com mandclu

• Brief description:
  • Have you ever wanted a flexible way to manipulate the data being used in your ECA models? There’s a module for that
• Module name/project name:
  • ECA Tamper
• Brief history
  • How old: created in Apr 2022 by Jürgen Haas of Lake Drops
  • Versions available: 1.0.6 and 2.0.4, the latter of which supports Drupal 10.4 and 11
• Maintainership
  • Actively maintained
  • Security coverage
• Number of open issues: 6 open issues, none of which are bugs
• Usage stats:
  • 1,087 sites
• Module features and usage
  • For anyone who hasn’t used it before, Tamper is a generic plugin system for transforming data. It’s often used with migrations and Feeds, where you need to make sure incoming data matches the data type of the field where it will be stored. We actually covered Feeds Tamper as MOTW all the way back in episode #056
  • For ECA you can use tamper plugins with conditions, so a model can compare against a modified result. Or, you can use the tamper plugins with actions, storing the result as a token that can be for subsequent actions.
  • I ended up using ECA Tamper in the Event Platform for a model that sends out emails if an accepted session has not yet been confirmed by the author, and the session confirmation is a specific number of days out, for example 3 days away and one day away

How do you know if your backup is truly reliable? The last thing you want is to discover your data is corrupted during a critical restore or during a migration. While MyDumper is a powerful tool for logical backups, its -M option takes backup integrity to the next level by creating checksums. This often-overlooked feature […]

If you manage a MySQL database, you’ve probably heard the news: MySQL 8.0 is heading for its End of Life (EOL), and taking center stage is MySQL 8.4, the first-ever Long-Term Support (LTS) release. This is great news for all of us who value stability, as it means a more predictable, enterprise-ready platform for the […]

It may be surprising when a new InnoDB Cluster is set up, and despite not being in production yet and completely idle, it manifests a significant amount of writes visible in growing binary logs. This effect became much more spectacular after MySQL version 8.4. In this write-up, I will explain why it happens and how to address […]

In my previous blog post, Integrating Citus with Patroni: Sharding and High Availability Together, I explored how to integrate Citus with Patroni and demonstrated how basic table distribution works. In this follow-up post, I will discuss various other Citus distribution models. We will also explore how shard rebalancing and data movement are handled and further […]

Today, Percona is proud to announce the release of OpenID Connect (OIDC) support for Percona Server for MongoDB, the source-available, enterprise-grade MongoDB-compatible database solution trusted by developers and IT leaders globally. With this new capability, Percona customers can integrate with leading identity providers (IdPs) like Okta, Microsoft Entra, Ping Identity, Keycloak, and others to simplify […]

Today we are talking about Drupal CMS Analytics, Recipes, and how to use both with guest Dharizza Espinach. We’ll also cover Field Data as our module of the week.

For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/516

Topics

• Drupal CMS Analytics Track
• Balancing Personal and Work Contributions
• Planning and Estimating Contributions
• Team Effort and Collaboration
• Challenges and Solutions in UI and Integration
• Future Enhancements and Roadmap
• Conclusion and Contact Information

Resources

• Noise Cancellation Tool
• Recipe installer kit
• Saplings
• Creating a Simple Donation form with Drupal, Stripe, and Webforms

Guests

Dharizza Espinach – dharizza

Hosts

Nic Laflin – nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi – epam.com johnpicozzi Rich Lawson – richlawson.co rklawson

MOTW Correspondent

Jacob Rockowitz – jrockowitz.com jrockowitz

• Brief description:
  • Did you ever need to review all the data in a field on a content entity type or a specific bundle?
• Module name/project name:
  • Field Data
• Brief history
  • How old: February 28, 2025
  • Versions available: 1.0.0-alpha12
• Maintainership
  • Actively maintained
  • Test coverage
• Documentation
  • Default settings include
  • Display only published field data
  • Display only field data in the default language
• Usage stats:
  • 34 sites report using this module
• Maintainer(s):
  • Jacob Rockowitz
• Module features and usage
  • Adds a ‘Data’ tab to Drupal core’s ‘Field list’ report (/admin/reports/fields), which allows administrators to view and download field data.
  • This module can be used while developing a migration to review field data before and after a migration.
  • This module also allows site builders and developers to identify unused fields.
  • Similar Modules
  • Schema Viewer
  • Provides a backend developer tool to view table schema by table name.
  • Entity Export CSV
  • Export Content Entity to CSV.

In this episode, Martin and Jürgen dive deep into the concept of modular API, ECA and more. Jürgen shares insights from Dev Days in Lubin, key improvements in ECA 3.0, and the exciting potential of leveraging the BPMN interface for AI. The conversation also addresses future aspirations for ECA. Additionally, Jürgen and Martin share their personal travel hacks and discuss the intersection of Drupal travel and photography.

For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/cafe008

Topics

• Introduction to Modular API
• Conversations at Dev Days
• Exploring Modeler API
• AI Integration and Future Prospects
• Challenges and Comparisons with Other Tools
• Community Collaboration and AI Initiatives
• Future Roadmap for ECA
• Travel Hacks and Personal Insights
• Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Martin Anderson-Clutz

Martin Anderson-Clutz is a highly respected figure in the Drupal community, known for his extensive contributions as a developer, speaker, and advocate for open-source innovation. Based in London, Ontario, Canada, Martin began his career as a graphic designer before transitioning into web development. His journey with Drupal started in late 2005 when he was seeking a robust multilingual CMS solution, leading him to embrace Drupal’s capabilities. Martin holds the distinction of being the world’s first Triple Drupal Grand Master, certified across Drupal 7, 8, and 9 as a Developer, Front-End Specialist, and Back-End Specialist. He also possesses certifications in various Acquia products and is UX certified by the Nielsen Norman Group. Currently serving as a Senior Solutions Engineer at Acquia, Martin has been instrumental in advancing Drupal’s ecosystem. He has developed and maintains several contributed modules, including Smart Date and Search Overrides, and has been actively involved in the Drupal Recipes initiative, particularly focusing on event management solutions. His current work on the Event Platform aims to streamline the creation and management of event-based websites within Drupal. Beyond development, Martin is a prominent speaker and educator, having presented at numerous Drupal events such as DrupalCon Barcelona and EvolveDrupal. He is also a co-host of the “Talking Drupal” podcast, where he leads the “Module of the Week” segment, sharing insights on various Drupal modules. Martin’s dedication to the Drupal community is evident through his continuous efforts to mentor, innovate, and promote best practices within the open-source landscape.

Jürgen Haas

Jürgen Haas is a seasoned software architect, open source advocate, and long-time contributor to the Drupal community. Based in Germany, Jürgen brings decades of experience in enterprise IT solutions, specializing in system architecture, security, and digital transformation. He is known for his leadership within the ECA project and for being the track lead for privacy and data protection in Drupal CMS. Jürgen is an active participant in community initiatives, a frequent speaker at Drupal events, and a mentor to developers looking to deepen their expertise in scalable and secure web applications. His work reflects a passion for innovation, collaboration, and the power of open-source technology to solve real-world business challenges

Guests

Martin Anderson-Clutz – mandclu.com mandclu Jürgen Haas – jurgenhaas

Your MySQL database has been running smoothly for years. Your team knows it inside and out. Everything just… works. Why rock the boat with an upgrade? Here’s why: MySQL 8.0 reaches its end-of-life date in April 2026. After this date, there’s no safety net; staying on end-of-life software means you’re taking on all the responsibility […]