Makers & Builders

Do you want to discover how building a Drupal website or application is the result of many different disciplines or even crafts? 

The “Makers & Builders” track is the combination of DevOps, backend development, site building, frontend development, and accessibility competencies. All the right ingredients for a perfect Drupal recipe.

Session Synopsis

Do you have trouble managing your website efficiently? Have you been waiting to automate and follow best practices around development and deployment?

Join this session to explore the core concepts of WebOps, differentiating it from traditional DevOps practices. You'll discover how to harness automation to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes, freeing up valuable time for innovation. Attendees will learn practical strategies to foster collaboration within your team, ensuring alignment and efficiency. By implementing advanced monitoring and security measures, you can proactively identify and address potential issues, safeguarding your website's performance and integrity.

This session will cover

  1. Introduction to WebOps
    1. Key concepts and how does it differ from DevOps
  2. Practical (Hands-On) WebOps Examples of
    1. Automated workflows: How these workflows can ensure faster and efficient development
    2. Collaboration Tools: Strategies for integrating communication and task management to foster teamwork
    3. Advanced Monitoring: Methods for implementing real-time performance tracking and alerts.
    4. Security Features: Overview of proactive security measures essential for website protection
  3. Future of WebOps
    1. Actionable steps for implementing WebOps in your Projects
    2. Interactive session to discuss user specific scenarios
    3. A look into our open source WebOps Manager roadmap

Learning Objectives

  1. Clearly understand the core principles of WebOps
  2. Learn to create efficient automated workflows
  3. Discover effective automation strategies to enhance teamwork
  4. Implement advanced monitoring and security techniques
  5. Gain insights into practical implementation of WebOps strategies
Session Category
Experience Level
Intermediate
Session Synopsis

Topics: In this session, I will talk about:
 

  • The Evolution of Responsive Design: How traditional media queries often fall short and why container queries are a revolutionary CSS feature poised to redefine responsive design.
  • Deep Dive into Container Queries: Exploring the precision and control container queries offer, enabling the creation of responsive components that adapt to their container rather than the viewport.
  • Hands-On Implementation: Practical experience with container queries through real-world examples and code snippets, demonstrating their power and flexibility.
  • Advantages in Modern Web Design: The benefits of using container queries in component-based design systems and how they can enhance your existing projects.
  • Future-Proofing Your Skills: Staying ahead in web development by mastering container queries, a feature that is rapidly gaining importance and becoming essential.
  • Who Should Attend: Web developers, designers, and front-end engineers eager to advance their skills in responsive design. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to web development, this session will equip you with the knowledge to leverage container queries effectively.
  • Conclusion: Don’t miss this chance to learn about container queries—an underrated yet incredibly powerful tool that could be the missing piece in your responsive design toolkit. Join us to unlock the full potential of your web designs!
Session Category
Experience Level
Intermediate
Co-Presenter
Session Synopsis


Picture yourself as a content editor, surrounded by a flood of articles, news pieces, and updates waiting to be crafted into compelling stories. Your task seems straightforward – write, edit, publish – but the reality is far more complex. In the fast-paced digital world, content editors must manage a high volume of material, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and SEO optimization under tight deadlines. They need to create engaging stories that align with the website's voice and brand, all while keeping up with constant updates and fierce competition for attention.
We can simplify the lives of our unsung heroes by integrating a powerful tool called OpenAI. This session will demonstrate how to use OpenAI within Drupal websites. OpenAI offers smart features like text generation, emotion analysis, and personalized suggestions. This helps content managers and administrators create more engaging and interactive websites. We will also explore additional features provided by OpenAI on a larger scale.
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the landscape of AI capabilities available for Drupal websites.
  • Learn how to implement AI-driven content manipulation tools within Drupal.
  • See real-world examples showcasing AI-driven enhancements in Drupal websites.
  • Discover how AI can enhance content understanding through NLP. 
  • How to optimize user experience using machine learning algorithms.

 

Target Audience:  

  • Content Managers / Site Administrators / Business Analysts.
  • Developer / Team Leads / Technical Architects. 
     
Session Category
Experience Level
Intermediate