DrupalCon Los Angeles 2015: Fighting Core FUD: We Need a Contrib Champion

This talk addresses the challenges posed by the introduction of Drupal 8 and the implications it has for developers transitioning from previous versions. The speaker discusses the limitations of the Example module in providing adequate support for these changes, highlighting the need for a more robust approach to alleviate developer concerns and prevent attrition to other platforms. Through the examination of the Example module's rewrite, the session identifies the necessity for a new initiative aimed at supporting contributed developers during this significant transition in the Drupal ecosystem.