DrupalCon Dublin 2016: Drupal 8 and the Panels Ecosystem

This talk explores the Panels module, a widely used contrib tool that enables developers and site builders to create customizable page layouts and configure block placements in Drupal. The speaker discusses the current state of Panels and its ecosystem, highlighting integrations such as In Place Editor, Panelizer, and Page Manager within Drupal 8. Attendees will see a live demonstration of custom pages created via Page Manager, learn about panelizing view modes of entity bundles, and understand how to allow content creators to select panelized defaults. Additionally, the session addresses revision handling, render caching, and compares feature parity between Drupal 7 and Drupal 8, outlining both benefits and drawbacks, as well as insights into future development and UI improvements. This session equips participants with practical tools and knowledge for enhancing their next Drupal 8 project using Panels.