Drupal 8 is changing the way Drupal developers can build custom blocks within the code.

The Drupal 7 Way

Let's look at how we would define a block in Drupal 7. We would input code like this into the .module file of a custom module such as /sites/all/modules/custom/blog_example/blog_example.module

Drupal 8 is here.

We know that developers and users alike are full of praise for Drupal 8, but what, if anything, is so desirable about it, so ‘must-have’?

What new features make it so ‘superior’ to, let’s say, Drupal 6 or 7?

Of course, those earlier iterations are still entirely workable, and can still be enhanced without the migration, but Drupal 8 is definitely something worth considering…for many reasons.

PostCSS is a method to use JavaScript for CSS processing. It can be set up as a workflow tool (post/pre) processor that will transform and act as a CSS language extender. PostCSS's API can be used with a vast ecosystem of plugins (200+). You might not be aware, but you are most likely already using PostCSS when using the Autoprefixer in your Sass workflow.

Recently, Appnovation selected WE (formerly Free the Children) as a global community engagement partner, voted upon by our staff. This partnership was formed as part of our Corporate Citizenship program, to stimulate employee engagement, conversations about important issues, and charitable giving amongst our Appno communities.

DrupalCon Dublin is right around the corner and we're proud to say that 3 sessions submitted by Appnovators have been accepted!