DrupalCon New Orleans 2016: Altering, Extending, and Enhancing Drupal 8

This talk explores the flexibility of Drupal and the importance of adapting to new development patterns introduced in Drupal 8. The speaker discusses key concepts such as hooks, plugins, events, and services, explaining their respective roles and the problems they solve within the framework. Developers working on Drupal 8 modules or porting from Drupal 7 will find valuable insights on making informed decisions about their custom code and ensuring best practices for maintainability. By the end of the session, attendees will have a clearer understanding of how to effectively interact with Drupal in this evolving landscape.