Local Development

Bee is the command line tool built specifically for Backdrop. It allows you to complete a number of actions on your Backdrop site, and build scripts that automate aspects of site management.

This is an open discussion about Bee; it could be an introduction or we could discuss possible future developments.

Comment below if you would like to talk about anything in particular related to bee.

There is a request from an registrant that we discuss: "development workflows (interactions with GitHub, maintain development/user acceptance/production environments)."

Come along to share your experience and learn from others.

I recently began trying to learn more about Solr search.  I found old instructions on getting Solr to work with Drupal 8 locally using Lando.  After getting that working I wanted to see if I could do the same thing with Backdrop.  It turns out that it isn't that different.  Come learn how to setup Solr search to begin experimenting and learning more.

... that is the question!

This is an intermediate discussion for those who have some experience of managing Backdrop or Drupal with command line tools such as bee, brush and/or drush. It is NOT about command line tools for beginners.

There are three command line tools to support the installation and management of Backdrop websites:

• bee
• brush
• drush (backdrop extension)

Bee, formerly knows as Backdrop Console is inspired by drush and is under active development

Brush, is no longer being maintained in favour of bee

A number of people use or want to use Git version control to manage their website between local and hosting servers.  We can discuss the different approaches, challenges with managing git workflows and share ideas for what works and what doesn't.

Which approach do you use?

Are you having issues working out the best way for your situation?

This session is specifically for OpenForce 2022 participants to help you get started in the Backdrop CMS issue queue, but anyone interested in contributing to Backdrop CMS is welcome. 

We will discuss:

1. How to select an issue to work on.
2. How the Backdrop CMS issue queue works.
3. How to set up your local environment.
4. Where to get assistance if you need it.

Tools for working on your Backdrop site locally. This is an opportunity to share what tools you use or ask others about the tools that they use. 

Examples of tools that MIGHT get discussed"

• Lando
• DDev
• MAMP / WAMP
• OS Provided Tools
• Other...

If you are not familiar with GitHub, this session should help you understand how the Backdrop community uses GitHub. We'll cover the different places where valuable information can be found and how and where to read and/or post issues.