DrupalCon New Orleans 2016: Scopey Changey Management in Drupal 8

This talk explores the critical nature of scope management in software development, emphasizing the negotiation and communication required to define project goals. The speaker discusses how change, a constant in any project, along with varying technical approaches affects the outcome of software initiatives. Focusing on Drupal 8, which introduces a new PHP standards-based layer and a revamped front-end templating engine, the session highlights opportunities to rethink scope within the Drupal community. Techniques and ideas gained from managing numerous software projects will be reviewed, culminating in discussions on how redefining features in Drupal 8 impacts the software development process.