Drupal ninja

Overview

Adding a Display Name in the core of Drupal has been a hotly debated topic for at least the last 4 years. The addition of a Display Name impacts on many areas within the project. With Drupal 7 it seems the right time to put this much need feature in core. The only questions are how and who.

We need a face to face discussion to define a clear set of requirements that will feed into the code sprint on the August 31 to result in a Drupal 7 patch commit.

Agenda

• The history of the issue (see Resources below for material to read beforehand).
• The sticking points and how they can be overcome...
  • The non-uniqueness issue.
  • The auto-complete and search results issue.
  • The security issue.
• Defining a clear set of requirements and points of action.
• Who will in build the Drupal 7 patch in the code sprint.

Goals

A Display Name field and associated admin and user interfaces in core in Drupal 7.

Resources

Please ensure you are familiar with:

• The issue thread for Add a Display Name field to core in addition to Username
• The wiki page for Add a Display Name field to core in addition to Username

Overview
This is the first of two sessions on the use of jQuery in Drupal and will cover basic jQuery syntax and usage. It will also answer questions such as "Why jQuery?", comparing it with other popular js libraries, and provide visual demonstrations of what can be done with it in Drupal modules.

Agenda
* What is jQuery
* Showcase of jQuery functionality
* How do I use it?
* Debugging JavaScript with Firebug

Goals

By the end of this session, attendees will have an understanding of the power of jQuery to enhance the web experience as well as a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of its syntax and usage.

Resources
No prior knowledge of jQuery is needed for this session but an understanding of JavaScript fundamentals would be advantageous.

Overview

The Knight Drupal Initiative (KDI) is an ongoing, open grant funding process for the Drupal open source project. We want to enable more people to enter the digital conversation by lowering the technical barriers to entry. We will provide powerful tools for digital publication, free and open to all. Our goal is to encourage people to improve their communities by supporting the free exchange of information and ideas.

Agenda

* Introduction to the KDI
* Program goals
* How to apply for a grant
* How you can help the KDI
* Project brainstorming and questions

Goals

We want everyone to participate in the KDI, in order to increase funding for the goals of the Drupal project. This session will let you know how you can get involved.

Resources

* KDI group
* Frequently asked questions
* KDI flyer [pdf]