Introduction to Module Development

Logistics

Day: 

Sunday

Room: 

Auditorium

Time: 

Jan 9 2011 - 1:30pm

This session provides a fun, introduction for people who want to get started writing their first module or extending an existing one. The presentation is both conceptual and hands-on, and covers topics like Drupal's hook system and the Form API. By the end of the session, attendees should have resources and a foundation to start writing or extending Drupal modules! We'll introduce key concepts by way of a simple example: Adding some custom submission processing to a form. Don't be afraid! Agenda * What is a module? * What is the hook system and how does it work? * Overview and hands-on intro to the Form API * Basic development troubleshooting techniques * Resources & references for Drupal module development * Answers to your questions about Drupal development! Goals * Understanding what a module is. * Conceptual understanding of how to use Drupal's APIs to write or extend a module * A feeling of confidence that module-development isn't beyond yourself! * Awareness of resources to help you continue learning after the session.