DrupalCon Seattle 2019: Introduction to Drupal 8 Migrations

This talk focuses on simplifying the migration process to Drupal 8 using the now-integrated Migrate modules. The speaker provides a comprehensive overview of the Migrate APIs, detailing how to import content and move assets from a Drupal source, while also addressing the necessary steps to prepare a site for migration. Attendees will gain insights into sample migration scripts, configuration files, and the management of media entities and file attachments. This session is particularly beneficial for newcomers to Drupal, as it introduces essential concepts and frameworks needed to establish a successful migration pathway.