Ivan Zugec

Using Display Suite in Drupal 8: How to Use Display Suite Fields

I continue my series on using Display Suite over at WebWash by writing about how to use Display Suite fields.

Think of a Display Suite field as just a fancy formatter which can only be used when you’ve enabled Display Suite on a layout.

A block field, for example, can be implemented through the UI and they’re useful for embedding a view into a layout.

Fields can also be implemented in code if you require something custom.

To learn more about it head over to the link below..

Link: Using Display Suite in Drupal 8: How to Use Display Suite Fields

Using Display Suite in Drupal 8: How to Customize Content Pages

In my latest Drupal 8 tutorial over at WebWash, I write about how to customize content pages or, put another way, entity bundles.

Display Suite is a versatile piece of software. It converts “Manage display” page from a basic reordering interface to a drag-and-drop interface.

Instead of just moving fields up or down, you can add them to multiple regions, if the layout supports it.

Link: Using Display Suite in Drupal 8: How to Customize Content Pages

Persistent Field Storage in Drupal 8

While working on the Drupal 8 module, I discovered this option to keep field storage persistent.

By default a field storage is removed when it’s no longer used. This happens when you simply delete fields. If all the fields that use the storage have been deleted, then the field storage is no longer needed and it’s removed.

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How to Print Variables using Kint in Drupal 8

When you start tinkering with a module or a theme in Drupal, eventually you’ll need to print a variable to see what’s inside.

Now in PHP you have var_dump and print_r but these functions aren’t the easiest to work with. When used they print the variable fully expanded, making it hard to filter or find anything.

In the Devel module for Drupal 7, you have the dpm and dsm which printed variables using the Krumo library. For Drupal 8, however, this library has been replaced with a more modern and maintained library called Kint.

In the latest tutorial over at WebWash, learn how to print variables within Php and the Twig template using Kint.

Link: How to Print Variables using Kint in Drupal 8

How to Get Split View working in OS X El Capitan after Upgrade

I recently upgraded from Yosemite to El Capitan but I couldn’t get the Split View functionality to work.

For people who don’t know, the Split View lets you run two apps side by side.

Get Split View Working

To get it working, just go to “System Preferences” -> “Mission Control” and check the “Displays have separate Spaces”. You’ll have to logout and log back in for it to work.

Now you’ll be able to run two apps side by side. Enjoy the extra bit of productivity, or use it to watch YouTube videos. I won’t judge.

Get Performance Insights Using Web Profiler in Drupal 8

Web Profiler, which ships with Devel, adds a toolbar at the bottom of each page and gives you stats about your Drupal site. Out-of-the-box, you get the number of queries, how much memory was used and so much more.