Using the Code Review module

Drupal has a number of coding standards that all contributed Drupal modules and themes should be using. Instead of each developer coding in their own preferred style, they are asked to write all code according to the standards outlined in the document. This ensures that all of Drupal's code is written to a consistent standard, making it easier to understand and modify. This session will focus on the Code Review module (aka Coder). This is a useful developer tool which allows developers to ensure that their code meets the Drupal coding standards. It can also identify common security coding issues and provides a set of tests to assist developers when upgrading their modules to newer versions of Drupal. If you write or maintain Drupal code, you should be using this module. This session will allow you to see Coder in action. We'll run Coder on a module and discuss some of the common styling problems that Coder can identify for you. We'll also show you how Coder can assist you in upgrading your modules to Drupal 6 and how you can help improve Coder by submitting new rules. By the end of this session, attendees will have a good grounding in what the Coder module does and how they can use it to improve their modules and themes.