When to Build Your Own Custom Field Types in Drupal 9

Explore common use cases for Drupal site builders, including grouping fields and creating hierarchical option lists, in this 35-minute conference talk from the Drupal Association. Examine traditional approaches using core functionality like Taxonomy and contributed modules such as Paragraphs, while discussing their limitations. Delve into the potential of custom field types as problem-solving tools, providing examples and guidance on when to implement them. Learn decision-making strategies for determining whether to utilize existing solutions or develop custom field types in Drupal 9.