DrupalCon New Orleans 2016: API integration modules: Drupal contrib’s commercial horizon

This talk explores the challenges and opportunities related to third-party integration modules in Drupal, which currently number nearly 4,000 and often fall into disrepair. The speaker discusses the critical role of these modules in generating recurring revenue for SaaS companies and the necessity for better community support and maintenance, as relying on volunteers is no longer feasible. The session outlines strategies for engaging SaaS companies, emphasizing the importance of developer evangelism to demonstrate why investing in the Drupal community is beneficial. The speaker provides insights into increasing funding for community initiatives, improving module maintenance, and leveraging Drupal as a user interface for APIs, ultimately aiming to attract a wider range of developers and create growth in the business application market. This session is relevant for ISV/API companies, community leaders, module maintainers, and anyone interested in the intersection of business and technology within the Drupal ecosystem.