DrupalCon Seattle 2019: Introduction to Decoupled Drupal with Gatsby and React

This talk explores the concept of decoupling Drupal and how it facilitates the development of advanced websites beyond the capabilities of traditional Drupal setups. The speaker introduces GatsbyJS, a React-based Static Site Generator that allows developers to build a dynamic React front end while leveraging Drupal's robust backend and editorial tools. During the session, attendees will learn to use the gatsby-source-drupal plugin to simplify interaction with Drupal APIs and retrieve content efficiently. The session also covers the creation of an API endpoint in Drupal using the JSON API Module, demonstrating how Gatsby can facilitate the rendering of content as React pages or components. By the conclusion, participants will have a solid understanding of how to integrate Gatsby and Drupal effectively to enhance their web development projects.