DrupalCon Los Angeles 2015: The Why and How of Front End Architecture

This talk covers the evolution of front-end web development and the critical factors in selecting the appropriate tools for building successful solutions. The speaker shares insights from their experiences architecting front-end projects for well-known brands like MSNBC, Bravo TV, Oxygen, and Highlights for Children, focusing on key areas such as file organization, build tools, dependency management, and testing. Participants will learn when and why to use tools like Sass, Grunt, Gulp, Node/NPM, and Bootstrap, alongside best practices for improving team efficiency and code quality while avoiding complications during collaboration and onboarding.