DrupalCon Prague 2013: BLOCKS FROM DROP.ORG TO DRUPAL 8 AND BEYOND

This talk explores the evolution of the block API in Drupal, tracing its journey from the early pre-Drupal 1 version to Drupal 8 and beyond. The speaker highlights the significant changes that have been made to how blocks are defined and implemented over the years, addressing the increasing expectations of both developers and site builders. The session aims to equip developers new to Drupal 8 with a comprehensive understanding of the new block API, while offering insights on how to create code that is prepared for future versions like Drupal 9, all in accordance with the IAGNI principle.