DrupalCon Amsterdam 2019: Composer and Drupal: Past, Present and Future

Greg Anderson and Ryan Aslett discuss the integration of Composer in Drupal, which has been used to manage internal dependencies since version 8.0, albeit in an unconventional manner. This session outlines the hybrid approach that has allowed Drupal to maintain compatibility with both Drupal 7 methods and modern Composer workflows. The speakers explain the ongoing Composer in Core Initiative aimed at standardizing Composer usage in Drupal, detailing new tools and release scripts that will enhance module management. Attendees will learn about the benefits of Composer, the creation of new Composer-managed sites, and the upcoming changes in scaffolding and tarball generation. By the end of the talk, participants will gain insights into the future direction of Composer within the Drupal ecosystem and best practices for integrating it with their own sites.