Find out what development risks you should be prepared for on a Drupal 8 build and how to prepare your stakeholders ahead of time. The module base is still regenerating for Drupal 8. Some modules that were your go-to’s may not be readily available just yet and steadfast modules may have some unexpected behaviors, especially if they are now built into Drupal core. How can you plan for the unexpected? How do you proactively manage expectations with your client? Find out tips and tricks for both avoiding and accepting a reasonable amount of risk.
Learn about:
- How to prepare for the Drupal ecosystem changes through the course of a build
- Using a phased approach to implement modules in order to reduce the likelihood of functionality gaps
- Some specific modules where unexpected challenges arose How to communicate to stakeholders that they should expect the unexpected and remain flexible while your team smooths out functionality issues
- How to work with your developers to decide when to implement custom fixes for modules or wait for the module to be updated
- How to prepare for Drupal core updates and what to expect
Status
Proposed
Session Track
Project and Team Management