UI Patterns 2 - Using SDC Components in Drupal Admin Without Code

Learn how to leverage Single Directory Components (SDC) in Drupal through an intermediate-level conference talk exploring the evolution and capabilities of UI Patterns 2. Discover how to seamlessly integrate UI components into Drupal's admin interface without custom coding while maintaining robust site-building functionality. Explore the transformation of UI Patterns, a widely-adopted module ecosystem with over 5,000 installations, as it adapts to incorporate Drupal Core's UI components API. Gain practical insights into the modernized codebase, improved integration methods, and backward compatibility considerations for existing themes. Designed for practitioners familiar with Drupal site building and basic theming concepts, with additional benefit for those understanding UI components and design systems. Walk through the journey of combining eight years of development experience with modern Drupal Core features, ultimately enabling more efficient and flexible component implementation in Drupal projects.