The Critical Gap in Drupal Contributions - Testing and Release Management
Drupal Association via YouTube
Overview
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Explore a 34-minute conference talk that investigates the crucial gap between tested and untested contributions in the Drupal ecosystem. Learn how untested code impacts the Drupal community, with practical insights for users, site-builders, and developers who engage with issue queues. Examine real-world examples demonstrating how poorly-tested module releases can affect website portfolios, and discover protective measures implemented by organizations like the European Commission's Drupal team. Gain valuable knowledge about transforming unreliable contributed modules into dependable, feature-rich solutions through proper testing protocols. Perfect for beginners, dive into the importance of testing in open-source development, understanding how it builds trust, enhances reliability, and accelerates module development within the Drupal community.
Syllabus
"Why on Earth Has This Not Been Released Yet?" - The Critical Gap in Drupal Contributions
Taught by
Drupal Association