DrupalCon Seattle 2019: A Survey of Emerging Technologies That Complement Drupal

This presentation offers a comprehensive survey of emerging technologies that enhance Drupal applications. The speaker discusses how Drupal’s robust framework and extensive array of contributed modules allow for seamless integration with various best-of-breed tools. Key technologies explored include Hubspot for marketing automation and CRM, ElasticSearch for search and log management, Cypress.io for JavaScript testing, GraphQL for decoupled web services, Pattern Lab for design systems, and Gatsby.JS for static site generation. Attendees will gain insights into the capabilities of these technologies, the division of responsibilities between them and Drupal, and potential strategies for leveraging their strengths together. This talk is particularly suited for architects, business analysts, and systems integrators keen to explore Drupal's role within a broader tool ecosystem.