DrupalCon Denver 2012: RE-THINKING THE RENDER/THEME LAYERS

This talk addresses the complexities of Drupal 7's theme layer, highlighting the challenges faced by themers due to the introduction of the Render API and various preprocess/process functions. The speaker emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to improve the theme system, suggesting a collaborative effort for documenting existing problems, desired features, and potential enhancements. By gathering insights and experiences from the community, the session aims to lay the groundwork for the next generation of the theme system in Drupal. The discussion encourages participant contributions to foster a collective vision for a more coherent and efficient theming process.