Explore a comprehensive video series on upgrading from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8. Learn about user interface changes, data migration techniques, theme upgrades, and module code updates. Begin with a tour of interface modifications to translate Drupal 7 workflows to Drupal 8, providing insights into architectural changes. Dive into developer-centric topics, including data migration, theme adaptation, and custom module updates. Gain valuable knowledge for site builders, developers, and project managers to assess the feasibility and effort required for upgrading to Drupal 8. Compare installation processes, responsive design features, administrative tools, and content management interfaces between versions. Discover improvements in Wysiwyg editors, form buttons, and preview tools. Ideal for those with Drupal 7 experience looking to understand the transition to Drupal 8 and make informed decisions about upgrading their sites or starting new projects.
Overview
Syllabus
Welcome to "Upgrading to Drupal 8".
Whirlwind tour of Drupal 8's user experience improvements.
Comparing Drupal 7 and Drupal 8's installation process.
Making minor adjustments to the interface to more accurately compare Drupal 7 and 8.
Demonstrating Drupal 8's responsive home page.
Comparing Drupal 8's responsive administrative toolbar with Drupal 7.
Reviewing Drupal 8's changes to Bartik's default color scheme and logo.
A review of the Drupal 8 home page blocks and views.
Reviewing IE support changes and CSS and JavaScript aggregation settings in Drupal 8.
Comparing theme settings in Drupal 7 and Drupal 8.
Comparing Drupal 7 and Drupal 8's included themes.
Reviewing changes to the "Seven" theme in Drupal 8 and why the overlay was removed.
About Drupal 8's administrative style guide.
Comparing menu administration in Drupal 8 and Drupal 7.
The benefits of using a drop-down button.
A tour of Drupal 8's Wysiwyg.
Comparing the secondary options when creating content in Drupal 8 and Drupal 7.
Improvements to form buttons in Drupal 8.
Comparing the content preview tool in Drupal 7 and Drupal 8.
Differences between the content management page in Drupal 7 and Drupal 8.
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