Talking Drupal #511 - UI Suite 2.0

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For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/511

Topics

What is UI Suite?
UI Suite 2.0: Major Updates and Features
Introduction to UI Suite Recipes
Challenges with Drupal Themes
Site Templates and UI Suite
Component Compatibility and Community Education
Design System Modules and Best Practices
Experience Builder and UI Suite Integration
Modernizing Display Tools
Introducing the Distributor Tool
Future of UI Suite and Core Integration
Getting Involved with UI Suite

Resources

UI Suite
[Meta] Make Drupal the first "design-system native" CMS + Unify & simplify render & theme systems
sdc_devel
Do’s Don’ts For SDC
- use all the props & slots in templates
- use the automatically defined attributes property
- do not define any props or slots that are unused
- define in the YAML all the props & slots you use in templates
- props schema must be understandable by the display builder: no empty objects, empty arrays, arrays of empty objects, bag of props…
- Example Fix
Display Builder
Adopt UI Patterns 2 to prepare developers and users for Experience Builder
Getting started

Guests

Pierre Dureau - drupal.org/project/ui_suite pdureau

Hosts

Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi JD Leonard - jdleonard

MOTW Correspondent

Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu

Brief description:
- Have you ever wanted to show only a subset of field values on your Drupal entity displays? There’s a module for that.
Module name/project name:
- Field Formatter Range
Brief history
- How old: created in Jan 2024 by Florent Torregrosa (Grimreaper), but today’s guest Pierre is also a maintainer
- Versions available: 8.x-1.6
Maintainership
- Minimally maintained & Maintenance fixes only
- Security coverage
- NO open issues
Usage stats:
- 1,362 sites
Module features and usage
- Unlike some competing solutions, this module uses third party settings to work on virtually any formatter for a multivalued field
- As part of the configuration, a site builder can specify the offset (where to start), the number of field values to show, and the order in which to show them.
- The order can be standard or reverse, or it can list them in a random order
- The module page gives the example of an entity with 15 images attached, and being able to show only the first 5. Or maybe only the 5 most recent?
- I think if you combined this module with the Custom Field module module we talked about in episode #505, you could achieve some interesting things with simple configuration. For example, you could have an FAQ page and have the teaser for it show three random answers for it.

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Talking Drupal #511 - UI Suite 2.0

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For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/511

Topics

What is UI Suite?
UI Suite 2.0: Major Updates and Features
Introduction to UI Suite Recipes
Challenges with Drupal Themes
Site Templates and UI Suite
Component Compatibility and Community Education
Design System Modules and Best Practices
Experience Builder and UI Suite Integration
Modernizing Display Tools
Introducing the Distributor Tool
Future of UI Suite and Core Integration
Getting Involved with UI Suite

Resources

UI Suite
[Meta] Make Drupal the first "design-system native" CMS + Unify & simplify render & theme systems
sdc_devel
Do’s Don’ts For SDC
- use all the props & slots in templates
- use the automatically defined attributes property
- do not define any props or slots that are unused
- define in the YAML all the props & slots you use in templates
- props schema must be understandable by the display builder: no empty objects, empty arrays, arrays of empty objects, bag of props…
- Example Fix
Display Builder
Adopt UI Patterns 2 to prepare developers and users for Experience Builder
Getting started

Guests

Pierre Dureau - drupal.org/project/ui_suite pdureau

Hosts

Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi JD Leonard - jdleonard

MOTW Correspondent

Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu

Brief description:
- Have you ever wanted to show only a subset of field values on your Drupal entity displays? There’s a module for that.
Module name/project name:
- Field Formatter Range
Brief history
- How old: created in Jan 2024 by Florent Torregrosa (Grimreaper), but today’s guest Pierre is also a maintainer
- Versions available: 8.x-1.6
Maintainership
- Minimally maintained & Maintenance fixes only
- Security coverage
- NO open issues
Usage stats:
- 1,362 sites
Module features and usage
- Unlike some competing solutions, this module uses third party settings to work on virtually any formatter for a multivalued field
- As part of the configuration, a site builder can specify the offset (where to start), the number of field values to show, and the order in which to show them.
- The order can be standard or reverse, or it can list them in a random order
- The module page gives the example of an entity with 15 images attached, and being able to show only the first 5. Or maybe only the 5 most recent?
- I think if you combined this module with the Custom Field module module we talked about in episode #505, you could achieve some interesting things with simple configuration. For example, you could have an FAQ page and have the teaser for it show three random answers for it.

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In this episode of Talking Drupal, we dive into the world of Drupal user groups and meetups with guests Lee Walker, Bernardo Martinez, and Bo Shipley. Our guests share their experiences in organizing and participating in Drupal communities and the vital role these meetups play in fostering continuous learning and professional development. We also explore the newest features of Drupal Core 11.2 in the Module of the Week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/508 Topics Meet the Guests: Lee, Bo, and Bernardo Module of the Week: Drupal Core 11.2 Diving into Drupal User Groups and Meetups Personal Journeys into Drupal User Groups The Role of Meetup.com in Drupal Communities Organizing and Attending Meetups vs. Conferences Challenges and Strategies for Growing Meetups Virtual and Hybrid Meetups: Impact on Attendance Success Tips for Organizing Meetups Keeping Meetups Simple and Engaging Preventing Organizer Burnout Challenges and Changes in Meetup Cadence Finding and Retaining Meetup Members Communication Tools for Meetup Groups The Importance of In-Person Meetups Advice for Starting or Restarting Meetups Conclusion and Contact Information Resources Drupal.org Events The Drop Times Events Meetup.com Drupal Chattanooga Drupal Users Group Chattanooga Drupal Camp Guests Lee Walker - www.codejourneymen.com mr_scumbag Bo Shipley - simplyshipley Bernardo Martinez - linkedin bernardm28 Hosts Stephen Cross - stephencross John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi JD Leonard - modernbizconsulting.com jdleonard Module of the Week with Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu Drupal Core 11.2 Single Directory Components (SDCs) have been a focus of excitement for Drupal’s front end developers since they were added to Drupal 10.1 as an experimental module, and merged into 10.3 as a stable feature. With Drupal 11.2, SDCs now have a concept of variants, to allow for different ways of presenting a component’s information. Some component frameworks like Storybook have a somewhat different concept of variants, which is really a set of property value presets that are useful for testing. Variants with Drupal SDCs strike me as being analogous to view modes for content types, in that you can have separate template files for each variant, or you can have conditional logic within a single template based on the variant in use. Our own nicxvan, chx, and some others put some significant work into allowing preprocess hooks to be defined as OOP classes, which bring us a significant step closer to not needing .module files anymore. Hooks (and .module files) are Drupalisms, so removing the need for them is a big improvement for Developer Experience, and makes it easier for developers to get started with Drupal In Drupal 11.2 the module installer has been updated to only rebuild the container after several modules have been installed, which significantly speeds up installing multiple modules at once. Drupal 11.2 also brings us a Recipe Unpack composer extension, so when you composer require a recipe, the dependencies get automatically added to your site’s composer.json file, so you can apply and then remove the recipe and still have a fully functional site Package Manager is now a hidden module in Drupal core, which is critical for initiative like Automatic Updates and Project Browser, that the community has been working on for years Drupal core now also supports the next-generation AVIF format, with WEBP as a fallback with servers that don’t support generating them Of course there are also a variety of dependency updates as well, for CKEDitor, Symfony, composer and more, as well as too many minor improvements and bugfixes to cover in detail here…

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Talking Drupal #507 - International Drupal Federation 1:02:56

לפני 6 weeks1:02:56

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In this episode of Talking Drupal, we delve into the International Drupal Federation Initiative with our guest Tim Doyle, CEO of the Drupal Association. We explore the goals, structure, and potential impact of this initiative on the global Drupal community. Additionally, we cover the Modeler API as our module of the week, discussing its functionalities and future potential. Joining the discussion are hosts John Picozzi, Norah Medlin, Nic Laflin, and Martin Anderson-Clutz, who bring their insights and perspectives to the table. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/507 Topics Meet the Guest: Tim Doyle Module of the Week: Modeler API Deep Dive into Modeler API Introducing the International Drupal Federation Initiative Governance and Global Impact Challenges and Future Prospects Annual Meeting and Governance Structure Challenges in Crafting Agreements Local Associations and Their Needs Engagement and Communication Strategies Regional Organizations and Governance US-Based Not-for-Profit Focus International Federation and Local Support Potential Risks and Governance Models Implementation Timeline and Costs Legal and Organizational Considerations Community Involvement and Feedback Conclusion and Contact Information Resources International Drupal Federation Initiative Recent DA Video Feature on The Drop Times ASBL Guests Tim Doyle - Drupal.org Tim D. Hosts Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi Norah Medlin - tekNorah Module of the Week with Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu Modeler API The Modeler API provides an API for modules like ECA - Events, Conditions, Actions, Migrate Visualize, AI Agents, and maybe others. The purpose is to allow those modules to utilize modelers like BPMN.iO , (and maybe others in the future) to build diagrams constructed of their components (e.g. plugins) and write them back into module-specific config entities.…

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TD Cafe #004 - Ivan Stegic & Randy Oest 49:22

לפני 7 weeks49:22

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In this episode, Ivan Stegic and Randy Oest discuss the impact of AI on junior developers and other roles, debating whether AI will be a disruptive force in the job market. They delve into the complexities of using LinkedIn for job hunting and effective networking strategies. The conversation shifts to new features in Figma, the potential of AI-driven coding tools like Cursor, and the importance of investing in junior developers. They also explore higher education design systems, innovative business strategies, and reflect on the balance between tactical and digital controls in modern cars. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted chat about slang, parental roles, and mentorship. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/cafe004 Topics Ivan Stegic Ivan is a prominent leader in the Drupal community and the founder of TEN7 , a Minneapolis-based technology studio specializing in Drupal development, strategy, and digital transformation. With a background in physics and a passion for problem-solving, Ivan transitioned from science to tech, ultimately finding a perfect fit in the open-source world of Drupal. Since founding TEN7 in 2007, Ivan has championed Drupal as a powerful, scalable platform for mission-driven organizations, nonprofits, and enterprises. Under his leadership, TEN7 has delivered impactful Drupal solutions for clients across education, healthcare, and government sectors. Ivan is also known for fostering a people-first company culture grounded in trust, transparency, and continuous improvement. Beyond his work at TEN7, Ivan is an active contributor to the Drupal project, frequently speaking at DrupalCons and camps, hosting the ONE OF 8 BILLION podcast (formerly the TEN7 Podcast), and mentoring others in the community. His advocacy for open source and ethical tech underscores his commitment to using Drupal to make the internet—and the world—a better place. Randy Oest Randy is a design strategist, creative director, and accessibility advocate helping mission-driven organizations craft inclusive, user-centered digital experiences. With a background that spans visual design, front-end development, and content strategy, Randy specializes in building scalable design systems and digital platforms—particularly within the Drupal ecosystem. As the former Creative Director at Four Kitchens, Randy led cross-functional teams in developing cohesive design strategies, architecting front-end systems, and aligning user experience with organizational goals. He’s known for bridging the gap between high-level vision and implementation, ensuring that every project is both beautiful and deeply usable. Beyond his client work, Randy is a frequent speaker at DrupalCon, regional camps, and virtual events, where he shares insights on accessibility, usability, and design systems. A passionate advocate for open-source collaboration and digital equity, he is committed to making the web a more inclusive and empowering space for everyone. Debunking AI Myths: Junior Developers Are Here to Stay Casual Catch-Up: Podcast Conversations and AI Avatars LinkedIn: A Wasteland or a Goldmine? Creative Networking: From Fortune Tellers to Meaningful Connections Figma Innovations: Draw and Sites The Future of Coding: AI Tools and Junior Developers Flying Cars and Spam Texts Dealing with Spam Texts Exploring Higher Education Design Systems The Onion's Creative Agency The Importance of Tactile Controls in Cars Wrapping Up and Future Plans Guests Ivan Stegic - TEN7 ivanstegic Randy Oest - amazingrando.com amazingrando…

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Talking Drupal #506 - Automated Testing Kit 1:08:28

לפני 7 weeks1:08:28

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Today we are talking about Automated Testing Kit demo Recipe, Why Automated Testing is important, and How this recipe helps with guest André Angelantoni. We’ll also cover Taxonomy Views Integrator as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/506 Topics What is Automated Testing Kit Features and benefits of Automated Testing Kit Cypress vs Playwright Where should these run Automated Testing Kit recipe Demo configuration Installing and setting up the Kit Using this on an existing site Managing tests and repositories Building and using recipes Debugging and troubleshooting tests Roadmap Resources Automated Testing Kit Demo Recipe Automated Testing Kit Documentation https://performantlabs.com/automated-testing-kit/automated-testing-kit https://performantlabs.com/testor/introduction Thread on nightwatch replacement Testor Automated Testing Kit Intro Video Automated Testing Kit Philosophy Recipes list Testery Testiny Code generators Drupal forge Guests André Angelantoni - drupal.org/project/automated_testing_kit aangel Hosts Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi Norah Medlin - tekNorah MOTW Correspondent Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu Brief description: Have you ever wanted to customize the taxonomy display view for a specific vocabulary, or even a specific taxonomy term? There’s a module for that. Module name/project name: Taxonomy Views Integrator Brief history How old: created in Sep 2009 by Derek Webb (derekwebb1) though the most recent release was made by Kevin Quillen, who was a guest on the podcast in episodes 406 and 500 Versions available: 2.0.0 which works with Drupal 8, 9, 10, and 11 Maintainership Actively maintained Security coverage Test coverage Documentation Number of open issues: 13 open issues, 4 of which are bugs against the 2.0.x branch Usage stats: 24,130 sites Module features and usage After enabling this module, when you edit a vocabulary or a taxonomy term, users with the necessary permissions will see an option to specify a view to show tagged content, and you can also choose which display to use You can create a new view from scratch, or clone the taxonomy/term/* view provided by core, or a view defined in code. Obvious it’s critical for the view to have a contextual filter for a taxonomy term Using this module could allow you to customize the presentation on a view page, for example to make the exposed filters more relevant, or even to split out the content, for example if you wanted to list only news in the main display, and have events and blog posts listed separately in attachments I found this module really helpful during some recent work on the Drupal Event Platform, so I thought I would share it with our listeners…

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Talking Drupal #505 - Custom Field Module 1:10:13

לפני 8 weeks1:10:13

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Today we are talking about the Custom Field Module, what it does, and why you might want to use it with guest Andy Marquis. We’ll also cover Facet Bot Blocker as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/505 Topics Meet the Guest: Andy Marquee Module of the Week: Facet Bot Blocker Exploring the Custom Field Module Benefits and Use Cases of Custom Field Module Custom Field Module vs. Other Solutions Advanced Features and Integrations Reflecting on Past Projects and Key Value Use Cases and Flexibility of Custom Fields Advanced Features and Integrations Challenges and Limitations Future Roadmap and Improvements Resources Custom Field Module Guests Andy Marquis - drupal.org/project/custom_field apmsooner Hosts Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi Norah Medlin - tekNorah MOTW Correspondent Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu Brief description: Have you been looking for an inexpensive way to mitigate an upsurge of bot traffic on your Drupal site’s faceted search pages? There’s a module for that Module name/project name: Facet Bot Blocker Brief history How old: created in Mar 2025, so about two months ago, by John Brandenburg (bburg) of Forum One Versions available: 1.0.2 which support Drupal 10 and 11 Maintainership Actively maintained Security coverage Number of open issues: 4 open issues, one of which is a bug, but it did have a fix merged 4 days ago Usage stats: 106 sites Module features and usage A number of sites are seeing a huge upswing in bot traffic, and quite often a big part of that bot traffic is on one or more pages with faceted search Crawlers try to request every permutation of every possible combination of facets. If your page has multiple facets, and in particular facets that accept multiple values, the number of permutations becomes huge Facet Bot Blocker works by allowing you to set a maximum number of facet requests to allow, what error to return, and a custom HTML message to return to blocked user agents If you have Memcache or Redis available, it’s recommended to use the appropriate module, and Facet Bot Blocker will automatically store its settings there for reduced database reads The project page is also clear that if you are able to use a true Web Application Firewall (like Cloudflare or Akamai), that would be a better strategy. But if you don’t have one available, Facet Bot Blocker can help to mitigate the surges in bot traffic that are causing problems for many Drupal sites, particularly those hosted on platforms that charge based on usage…

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TD Cafe #003 - Mike Anello & Mike Herchel 36:03

לפני 9 weeks36:03

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In this episode, Mike Anello and Mike Herchel dive into a casual conversation covering a wide array of topics. They start by discussing the concept of a podcast with almost no effort required and the mystery of Stephen's involvement. The conversation then quickly shifts to Florida Drupal Camp, mentioning its impressive 16 uninterrupted years, the increase in attendees, and how fun it is. They touch upon single directory components in Drupal, their importance, and intricacies like CSS styling, schemas, and Experience Builder. The discussion also includes insights into popular Drupal events like Florida Drupal Camp, Drupal Dev Days, and the upcoming DrupalCon. They infuse humor and personal anecdotes while engaging in thoughtful technical exchanges and playful banter. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/cafe003 Topics Michael Anello Mike, widely recognized by his Drupal.org username "ultimike," is a prominent figure in the Drupal community with over 15 years of experience as a developer, educator, and community leader. As the co-founder and vice president of DrupalEasy, a Florida-based training and consulting firm, he has been instrumental inshaping the careers of countless Drupal professionals through comprehensive programs like Drupal Career Online and Professional Module Development . Anello's contributions extend beyond education. He has been deeply involved in the Drupal ecosystem, serving as a core contributor to the Migrate module, co-maintaining several contributed modules, and actively participating in issue queues and documentation efforts . His leadership roles include membership in the Drupal Community Working Group and the Conflict Resolution Team, as well as organizing the Florida Drupal Users' Group and Florida DrupalCamp for over a decade. As the host of the long-running DrupalEasy Podcast, Anello provides insights into Drupal development, community news, and interviews with key contributors, fostering a sense of connection and ongoing learning within the community ( DrupalEasy ). His dedication to mentoring and community building has made him a respected and influential voice in the Drupal world. Mike Herchel Mike is a seasoned front-end developer and a prominent contributor to the Drupal community, with over 15 years of experience in web development. He is best known as the lead developer of Olivero, Drupal's default front-end theme, which emphasizes accessibility, modern design, and user experience. (ImageX) In addition to his work on Olivero, Mike serves as a core CSS maintainer for Drupal and is the creator of the Quicklink module, which enhances site performance by preloading links in the user's viewport. He also has amazing calves. They're the size of small children. Rumor has it that his vertical jump is over 4.5 inches! He has also contributed to the introduction of Single Directory Components (SDC) into Drupal core, aiming to streamline component-based theming. Beyond his technical contributions, Mike is an active community leader. He has served on the Drupal Association Board of Directors and is a primary organizer of Florida DrupalCamp. (Drupal) As a speaker, he has presented at various events, including EvolveDrupal, discussing topics like the future of Drupal theming and the Starshot initiative, which seeks to make Drupal more accessible to site builders. Professionally, Mike works as a Senior Front-End Developer at Agileana, where he continues to advocate for accessibility, performance, and the open web. He shares his insights and experiences through his personal blog at herchel.com , contributing to the ongoing evolution of Drupal and its community. Discussion Topics: The Best Podcast Idea Ever Florida Drupal Camp: A Legacy of Success Single Directory Components: Getting Started TD Cafe: The Podcast Name Debate Deep Dive into Single Directory Components Experience Builder and Component Integration Custom Themes and Single Directory Components Design Tool Integration CSS Variables and Component Architecture Template File vs Render Array CSS Preferences: Plain CSS vs Post CSS Top Drupal Events Concluding Remarks and Personal Plans Guests Mike Anello - DupalEasy ultimike Mike Herchel - herchel.com mherchel…

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Talking Drupal #504 - The Marketplace 1:15:30

לפני 9 weeks1:15:30

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In this episode of Talking Drupal, we dive into the intricacies of the Drupal marketplace initiative with our guest, Tiffany Farriss, CEO and co-owner of Palantir.net and long-time board member of the Drupal Association. We explore the goals and challenges of creating a trusted Drupal marketplace, discuss how site templates can lower the barrier to entry for new users, and examine the importance of maintaining community trust and the sustainability of Drupal. This episode also includes a spotlight on the Views CSV Source module and an in-depth discussion on community feedback, the potential value and business models for site templates, and the steps needed to make a go/no-go decision on the marketplace by the upcoming Vienna event. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/504 Topics Meet Our Guest: Tiffany Farriss Module of the Week: Views CSV Source Deep Dive into Views CSV Source Introduction to the Drupal Marketplace Goals and Challenges of the Marketplace Working Group Community Feedback and Sustainability Monetization and Fairness in the Marketplace Risk Mitigation and Future Plans Exploring the Impact of Releases and Usage Challenges and Successes of the Drupal Marketplace Defining the MVP for the Drupal Marketplace Addressing Community Concerns and Governance Engaging the Community and Next Steps Final Thoughts and Contact Information Resources Marketplace initiative Guests Tiffany Farriss - palantir.net farriss Hosts Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi Norah Medlin - tekNorah MOTW Correspondent Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu Brief description: Have you ever wanted to present data within your Drupal website that comes from a CSV flat file, without having to import that data to your Drupal database? There’s a module for that. Module name/project name: Views CSV Source Brief history How old: created in March 2024 by Daniel Cothran (andileco) of JSI, though I met Danieal at Midcamp earlier this week and he was emphatic that his colleague and co-maintainer Nia Kathoni (nikathone) deserves significant credit Versions available: 1.0.11, which works with Drupal 8.8, 9, 10, and 11 Maintainership Actively maintained, latest release was last month Security coverage Test coverage Documentation - a robust README Number of open issues: 4 open issues, none of which are bugs Usage stats: 56 sites Module features and usage With Views CSV Source installed, you can create a view that uses a CSV as a source instead of the Drupal site’s data. You can point to a file within your site’s filesystem, or it can be a remotely hosted CSV. If the file requires authentication for access, it is also possible to include encoded credentials in a header. Now you can use CSV Fields to specify the columns you want to pull into the view, and you can use the “group by” to specify datasets to represent, for example to plot as lines in a chart You can also create filters, either a CSV Field that acts a standard text filter, or a CSV Field Options filter that creates a dropdown of all the unique values in a specified column Your assembled data can be shown in tables or charts, and can also be manipulated using standard view configuration, or using contributed modules like Views Simple Math Field The module also comes with sort and a contextual filter plugins It was impressed by a demo of Views CSV Source in a lightning talk at Midcamp yesterday, so I thought it would be fun to talk about today…

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