An overview of Drupal 8 front-end component integration methods / DrupalCon Global 2020
About this talk
This talk explores the advancements in component-based theming workflows since the release of Drupal 8, highlighting the integration of Twig with component libraries and design systems. The speaker discusses effective methods for mapping data between Drupal and front-end components that exist outside traditional Drupal templates. Key topics include preprocessing for data mapping, using Twig templates, and utilizing helper modules such as Component Libraries, Twig Tweak, and Twig Field Value. The session also covers popular component-based themes, UI patterns, and the potential evolution of these processes in future Drupal versions.