DrupalCon Denver 2012: PLATO, ARISTOTLE, AND DRUPAL

1:02:58 · 19 Mar 2012 – 23 Mar 2012 · YouTube

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This talk explores the philosophical origins of programming paradigms as they relate to Drupal, examining the influences of Plato and Aristotle on Object-Oriented Programming and Functional Programming. The speaker discusses how Drupal inherently leans towards a dynamic model, emphasizing features like hooks, callbacks, and builders within PHP's runtime environment. Through this lens, the session addresses critical questions about Drupal's architectural debates, the balance between architect-first approaches and dynamic functionality, and the implications of implementing Object-Oriented Programming within the platform. As Drupal evolves, the speaker encourages reflection on the philosophical direction that best suits its future development.

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DrupalCon Denver - March 2012

19 Mar 2012 – 23 Mar 2012

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