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INSTALLING �THE Webform �module

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Hello!

Hi, my name is Jacob Rockowitz.

  • I am known as jrockowitz on the web.
  • I am a Drupal developer and software architect.
  • I built and maintain the Webform module for Drupal 8.

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HOW DO YOU �INSTALL THE �WEBFORM MODULE?

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INSTALLATION

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WHAT ARE WEBFORM SUB-MODULES?

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the �webform �module's�sub-modules

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RECOMMENDED sub-modules

  • Webform UI�Provides a user interface for building and maintaining webforms

  • Webform Templates�Provides starter templates that can be used to create new webforms

  • Webform Node�Provides a Webform content type which allows webforms to be integrated into a website as nodes

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EXAMPLES sub-modules

  • Webform Examples�Provides examples of all webform elements and functionality

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  • Webform Element Example�Provides an example that shows how to create a Webform element

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  • Webform Example Composite�Provides an example that shows how to create a Webform composite

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  • Webform Remote Post Example�Provides an example of a submission posted to a remote server

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DEMO sub-moduleS

  • Application/Evaluation System�Demonstrates how to use the Webform module to build an application/evaluation system

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  • Event Registration System�Demonstrates how to use the Webform module to build an event registration system with email reminders

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DEVELOPMENT sub-module

  • Webform Devel �Provides development tools for the Webform module

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Theme sub-module

  • Webform Bootstrap�Provides Webform to Bootstrap integration

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HOW DO YOU MANAGE�EXTERNAL LIBRARIES?

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The Webform module �utilizes third-party �Open Source libraries TO enhance webform elements & to provide additional functionality

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the �webform �module's�external�libraries

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ABOUT THE WEBFORM MODULE'S LIBRARIES

  • Libraries are installed in /libraries directory
  • Missing libraries will be loaded from a CDN
  • All libraries are optional & can be excluded
  • Webform is not using the Libraries API module

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three ways to download EXTERNAL libraries

Generate a composer.json file

drush webform-libraries-composer

Download libraries using Drush

drush webform-libraries-download

Update composer.json file

drush webform-composer-update

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Getting ofF

Webform needs to be a feature rich �application that leverages external �widgets & solutions�https://www.computerworld.com.au/article/566298/drupal-getting-off-island-version-8/

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EXERCISES: INStaLLing SUB-moduleS & LIBrARIES

  • Install the Webform module
  • Enable recommended sub-modules
  • Enable & review the examples
  • Download webform libraries using Drush

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jrockowitz.com

https://www.drupal.org/u/jrockowitz

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THANKS!

ANY QUESTIONS?

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