Explore the intricacies of Drupal's Form API in this comprehensive 46-minute conference talk. Dive deep into the complete form request flow, from initial building to final submission, including complex scenarios like validation errors and multi-step forms. Gain a thorough understanding of all phases in the form lifecycle, including form building, alterations, client-side rendering, rebuilding processes, caching mechanisms, handler execution, and AJAX request handling. Designed for attendees with basic technical knowledge of HTTP requests, Render Arrays, PHP OOP, and form fundamentals, this session aims to provide a detailed overview of the Form API's inner workings. By the end, feel more confident in altering, extending, and utilizing forms in complex and advanced ways within the Drupal ecosystem. Access the full presentation materials for further reference and study.
Overview
Syllabus
MAKERS & BUILDERS - The Form API Workflow
Taught by
Drupal Association