Florida☀DrupalCampMar 6, 2025

Thanks again to HeroDevs for sponsoring #FLDC25
As the official #Drupal7 Extended Long-Term Support partner of the Drupal Association, HeroDevs offers Drupal 7 Never-Ending Support to keep sites secure and supported beyond EOL.

BTW they throw great karaoke parties!

https://www.herodevs.com

Never-Ending Support for Deprecated Open Source Software | HeroDevs

Never run deprecated open source again. Drop-in replacements for deprecated open source software that keep you secure, compliant, and compatible while you migrate. Never-Ending Support (NES) from HeroDevs extends your migration timeline indefinitely.

Aubrey SamborFeb 27, 2025

Took me almost a week, but I posted my slides from my talk “What a front of the front end developer brings to your team" at @fldrupalcamp #fldc25! I had a lot of fun giving this talk and showing people why front of the front end skills still matter today. Oh, and the camp was fantastic as always!

https://fldrupal.camp/session/what-front-front-end-developer-brings-your-team

What a front of the front end developer brings to your team

Are you a front of the front end developer who focuses on CSS, semantic HTML, and presentational Javascript, and do you wonder if your skillset matters in the world of modern web development? Do you think about the best way to mark up an SVG to be as accessible as possible, and write Twig templates with (relative) ease? You’re not alone and your front of the front end development knowledge is still important today.This session discusses why your front of the front end development skills are still relevant in today’s web development ecosystem, how to convince your team that a front of the front end developer is a valuable asset, and how front of the front and back of the front end developers can work together to develop powerful front end solutions in Drupal and beyond.Let’s show the web development community that front of the front end developers contribute so much to a team!

Florida DrupalCamp
Florida☀DrupalCampFeb 26, 2025

Miss a session at Florida DrupalCamp? We’ve got you covered!

Whether you want to revisit your favorite talk or catch the ones you missed, all our sessions are now on YouTube!
Grab some popcorn, hit play, & soak up all the #Drupal goodness.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVkxWtGE94flovlRVWkKFVasC7AZgyddp
#FLDC25

Florida DrupalCamp 2025

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Florida☀DrupalCampFeb 12, 2025

Will you be in town a little early for #FLDC25?

Have you heard about the unofficial Dive Day Adventure?

The invitation extends to both seasoned divers and ocean lovers to explore the vibrant underwater world together at the West Palm Beach, Florida.

https://www.facebook.com/events/879025784305372

Florida Drupalcamp (Unofficial) Dive Day

Event in West Palm Beach, FL, United States by J Matthew Saunders on Thursday, February 20 2025

Florida☀DrupalCampFeb 11, 2025

The Big Shift: Prepare for new #Drupal today

Drupal is evolving, and it's time to rethink how sites are built. Join us to explore:

- New solutions shaping site development
- How teams can leverage these tools
- The benefits for clients

https://www.fldrupal.camp/session/big-shift-prepare-new-drupal-today

#FLDC25

The Big Shift: Prepare for new Drupal today

For the past few years, an internal revolution has been brewing in Drupal. The more I see of how our initiatives are evolving the more I'm convince that the way we build Drupal sites are about to fundamentally change.  Let's me make the case for:How new solutions emerging in Drupal invite you to rethink how to build sitesWhat you are your team can do to get the most out of these new toolsThe benefits for clients if you doIn my day job, I provide long term support for Drupal sites built many different ways.  I support sites built with Acquia Site Studio, Layout Builder, Paragraphs and a couple of unique builds.  I'm seeing a convergence of ideas on how best to build these sites.  Let me share with you a strategy for getting your sites ready for the future.

Florida DrupalCamp
Florida☀DrupalCampFeb 10, 2025

🙏 Thank You, Acquia! 🙌

We're grateful to Acquia for sponsoring Florida DrupalCamp 2025! Their commitment to open source and digital innovation helps power incredible experiences.

Learn more about Acquia: https://www.acquia.com/

#FLDC25 #Drupal #OpenSource #DigitalExperience

Home | Acquia

The world's only Open Digital Experience Platform.

Acquia
Florida☀DrupalCampFeb 10, 2025

Get off your SASS & use native CSS! with Mark Casias
With Single Directory Components, do you really need a built design system? Learn how native CSS can replace SASS, simplify your workflow, and adapt to ever-changing tools.

https://www.fldrupal.camp/session/get-your-sass-and-use-native-css
#FLDC25 #Drupal #SiteBuilding

Get off your SASS and use native CSS

With the introduction of Single Directory Components and the ability to have CSS bound to a component, it is not as necessary to have your design system “built”. One can use native CSS (and JS) in each component and not need to compile into a single stylesheet. Additionally, the ecosystems of Webpack, Vite, and whatever 12 other systems have popped up since you started reading this paragraph, are constantly changing or deprecating. In this talk we will go over the killer features of SASS and how you can use native CSS to replace them. Also may go over moving off of an old design system into Single Directory Components. If time permits we can go over PostCSS and the how it assists.

Florida DrupalCamp
Florida☀DrupalCampFeb 9, 2025

Follow the Drupal Brick Road? Is Drupal just complex, or is it becoming too complicated?

Users, Admins, Developers—oh my! Are third-party dependencies making Drupal harder for new users?

Join this deep dive into #Drupal’s evolution.

🔗 https://www.fldrupal.camp/session/follow-drupal-brick-road-drupal-just-complex-or-becoming-too-complicated
#FLDC25

Follow the Drupal Brick Road? Is Drupal Just Complex or Becoming Too Complicated?

Users and Admins and Developers, OH MY!  Have Drupal's increasing number of third party dependencies become too complicated for new users?  Are those dependencies breaking Drupal's more advanced features?In this discussion, Drupal is going to be held up to a microscope, dissected, and analyzed from a historical user perspective.  Who builds, administers, and ultimately uses Drupal sites, and how has that changed over time?  Are all of these changes and added dependencies on outside technology actually for the better, or has Drupal jumped the proverbial shark and alienated its audience?  Are we now gatekeeping Drupal from new users?Drupal is far more powerful than other CMS solutions.  That is its greatest strength.  But it is also its greatest weakness.  We will talk about the Drupal learning curves and how they're being steepened by the addition of technologies like Drush, Composer, etc. how it has been exacerbated even further by competitor website solutions such as WIX and Squarespace, that flatten their user experience learning curve.  Can we maintain the power of Drupal with a simpler, flatter learning curve?  Are those additional dependencies giving us enough benefit to justify the additional complications they bring?Furthermore, we will discuss how some of these dependencies break some of Drupal's more advanced, but lesser known core functionalities.Have we strayed from the yellow brick road by making the Drupal too complicated for anyone but hardcore developers to build and administer?

Florida DrupalCamp
Florida☀DrupalCampFeb 7, 2025

Everyone is Welcome at #FLDC25! 🌟

We strive to create an inclusive, supportive space where everyone feels valued. As organizers, we pledge to provide accommodations and ensure a welcoming experience for all. 💙
https://www.fldrupal.camp/inclusion-all

Inclusion For All

In 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature signed into law a number of bills that directly impact the every day rights and abilities to simply exist for people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community and other minorities throughout the state of Florida. These include loosening/tightening of restrictions on performances by adult performers, the carrying of weapons and the ability for people within the trans community to use the restroom of their choice in any public space, government building or educational institution.

Florida DrupalCamp
Florida☀DrupalCampFeb 5, 2025

Leveling Up Content: Integrating #Drupal with Godot for Game Development

What happens when the flexibility of Drupal meets the interactivity of Godot? In this session, we’ll dive into how you can harness the power of these two platforms to create dynamic, content-driven games. Whether it's trivia games, virtual worlds, or gamified experiences, the combination of Godot and Drupal opens new doors for interactive storytelling and user engagement.

https://www.fldrupal.camp/session/leveling-content-integrating-drupal-godot-game-development
#FLDC25

Leveling Up Content: Integrating Drupal with Godot for Game Development

What happens when the flexibility of Drupal meets the interactivity of Godot? In this session, we’ll dive into how you can harness the power of these two platforms to create dynamic, content-driven games. Whether it's trivia games, virtual worlds, or gamified experiences, the combination of Godot and Drupal opens new doors for interactive storytelling and user engagement.Together, we'll walk through practical ways to connect Drupal and Godot using various APIs and authentication, while showcasing how content managed in Drupal can power in-game features like levels, quests, leaderboards, or dynamic puzzles. If you’ve ever wondered how to expand your Drupal skills into game development or bring game-like features to a Drupal project, this session will offer you inspiration and practical advice.

Florida DrupalCamp