Lullabot Podcast
Lullabot Podcast
Matt Kleve, Morgan Eck
News, interviews, and tips about Drupal and Open Source from the team at Lullabot.
The Shadow DOM {Frontend.Darkside}
On this episode we cover how the Shadow DOM encapsulates styles and behavior, why it matters for Drupal theming, and how Web Components fit into modern workflows. Marketers and branding teams will appreciate how Web Components and these techniques help maintain consistent, reusable design elements across different platforms and CMSs. With the Shadow DOM, styles and functionality stay intact no matter where a component is used. Global updates are even easier, reducing the need for constant developer intervention while ensuring a unified design.
Mar 6, 2025
Directing How Single Directory Components Directly Simplify Theming
Single Directory Components (SDC) in Drupal 10 are transforming theming by simplifying component structure, improving maintainability, and enhancing developer experience. This episode features an interview with the primary creator of the Drupal module that's now in core and experienced Lullabot front-end developers who know all about how SDC works and its impact on Drupal development.
Feb 20, 2025
Just Say Drupal‽
Drupal's identity is very nuanced, from its rich history to its future potential. We discuss why at least one member of the community says just saying "Drupal" is important when discussing current versions of Drupal and the community that drives it. Is specifically calling out "Drupal 10.2" or or "Drupal 11" useful, or just confusing to outsiders?
Mar 29, 2024
Ease of Updates, Compounded Peace of Mind
We look into the challenges and solutions in managing Drupal and other website updates across hundreds of websites, a topic brought to life by members of Lullabot's Support and Maintenance team and Jenna Tollerson from the State of Georgia. Learn how Lullabot deals with update processes, drastically reducing manual labor while enhancing security and efficiency through automation.
Mar 15, 2024
Forming Forms: Designing Content Authoring Experiences
We sit down with Greg Dunlap, Lullabot's Director of Strategy, who not only shares his latest endeavor on Kickstarter but also discusses with us the art and science behind "Designing Content Authoring Experiences."
Feb 29, 2024
Navigating the Waters of Drupal Development with Tugboat
Explore Drupal's evolution with Tugboat's integration on Drupal.org, insights from a Drupal Core Committer, Tugboat's Captain, and meet our new host!
Feb 16, 2024
AI in Action: Navigating Generative Tech at Lullabot
Explore Generative AI in web dev with a group of Lullabot experts. Insights on AI in coding, design, and more. Discover its impact on our digital future
Nov 16, 2023
Drupal GovCon: The Clip Show
Dive into the heart of Drupal GovCon with host Matt Kleve as he captures the energy and insights from attendees who have experienced the conference firsthand.
Nov 2, 2023
A Legacy Leap with Drupal Retrofit
By now you've probably heard a million times about Drupal 7's upcoming end-of-life, and how big the task might be to update to the latest version. Well-known Drupal Contributor and Acquia Principal Software Engineer Matt Glaman sits down with us to discuss his latest invention, Drupal Retrofit. Retrofit is a compatibility layer to allow you to run legacy Drupal 7 code on your Drupal 10 site, maybe helping to relax your workload, and make your upgrade happen a little bit faster.
Oct 20, 2023
Community-Powered Web Standards: Organized Excellence in Design
We're joined by Joyce Peralta to explore McGill's "Web Standards", the key to managing 1,500 sites & transforming their digital landscape. Learn how your organization can benefit too!
Oct 5, 2023
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