DrupalCon New Orleans 2016: Get off the island! But build bridges back

This talk explores the development of an independent PHP library designed for simultaneous use with both Drupal 7 and Drupal 8 modules. The speaker shares insights on how to innovate within the PHP ecosystem while maintaining a strong connection to the Drupal framework. The session covers the architecture of the library focused on booking and availability management, the design of the associated Drupal modules, and the process of creating a prototype for Drupal 8, porting concepts back to Drupal 7, and finalizing the Drupal 8 version. This approach allows for the library's functionalities to benefit both existing Drupal 7 sites and new Drupal 8 projects.