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Drupal Development

Introduction

Drupal is a powerful open-source content management system (CMS) used for building a wide range of websites, from personal blogs to enterprise-level applications. This guide provides an overview of general Drupal development principles and practices.

Requirements

To get started with Drupal development, you will need the following:

• A web server (e.g., Apache, Nginx)
• PHP (versions 7.4, 8.0, or 8.1 are recommended)
• A database server (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
• Composer (for managing dependencies)

Installation

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Download and Extract Drupal:

   • Download the latest version of Drupal from Drupal.org.
   • Extract the downloaded archive to your web server's document root.

2. Set Up Database:

   • Create a new database for your Drupal site.
   • Note down the database name, username, and password.

3. Run the Drupal Installer:

   • Open your web browser and navigate to your Drupal site.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation, providing the database details when prompted.

4. Install Composer Dependencies:

   • Navigate to your Drupal root directory in the terminal.
   • Run composer install to install necessary dependencies.

Configuration

Basic Configuration

1. Site Information:

   • Navigate to /admin/config/system/site-information to set your site name, email address, etc.

2. Modules:

   • Enable and configure required modules by navigating to /admin/modules.

3. Themes:

   • Install and configure themes by navigating to /admin/appearance.

Development Practices

Coding Standards

• Follow the Drupal Coding Standards.
• Use the Coder module to check your code against these standards.

Version Control

• Use Git for version control.
• Keep your main branch stable and create feature branches for new development.

Testing

• Write tests for your code using Drupal's testing framework.
• Run tests using the command: phpunit.

Contributing

How to Contribute

1. Fork the Repository:

   • Fork the repository to your own GitHub account.

2. Clone the Repository:

   • Clone the forked repository to your local machine.

3. Create a Branch:

   • Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix.

4. Make Changes and Commit:

   • Make your changes and commit them with a descriptive message.

5. Push Changes and Create a Pull Request:

   • Push your branch to GitHub and create a pull request.

Reporting Issues

• Report issues on the GitHub Issues page.

Maintainers

• Contact the maintainers for any questions or support:
  • Name: Maintainer Name
  • Email: [email protected]

For more detailed information on Drupal development, refer to the official Drupal documentation.

Feel free to modify this README to better suit your specific project's needs.