DrupalCon London 2011: LIVING, BREATHING, DRUPAL: THE BIOLOGY OF THE REQUEST

This talk, presented by Kenny Silanskas, delves into the inner workings of Drupal, focusing primarily on version 7 while also covering applicable concepts for version 6. The speaker guides the audience through the request execution process, illustrating how Drupal handles a user's request from the initial entry point in index.php to the final output in a web browser. Attendees will explore critical components such as the hook system and theme layer, gaining insights that can enhance their debugging and site-building skills. By the end of the session, existing Drupal developers will have a deeper understanding of the framework, enabling them to elevate their expertise from basic to advanced levels.