DrupalCon Baltimore 2017: Plugins, Composer and PHP7 OH MY!

This talk explores the development of a new Plugin system for PHP that builds on the lessons learned from Drupal 8's plugin architecture. The speaker discusses the challenges of creating a shared system for the PHP community and highlights advancements made with PHP 7, including features such as scalar type hints, typed returns, and variadic functions. Attendees can expect in-depth analysis of working examples, guidance on configuration, and instructions for using Composer to integrate additional plugins. The session also provides an honest evaluation of the new system compared to Drupal 8, showcasing its benefits and shortcomings.