Whenever a programmer and a designer get together they need to agree on a common language. That often involves mock-ups, aspect ratios, points,...
In this article, we will be building a custom migration which will import users from a Drupal 7 site into a Drupal 8 site. The migration will include...
Discover how Drupal 8's built-in migration system simplifies the process of importing content from various sources, including Drupal 6 and 7, into...
On September 12th, 2014, Metal Toad overtook downtown Portland. Well, maybe not “took over,” but the sentiment was there.
Recently, I have been asked questions about Metal Toad’s culture. People want me to explain what our culture is, how we got it and, for that matter,...
Elevate client partnerships through proactive strategies and consistent engagement at Metal Toad, ensuring long-term success and satisfaction.
Discover the key changes in Drupal 8 for back-end developers, including file structure, database updates, Drush modifications, and new configuration...
After three wonderful years at our previous office, Metal Toad has outgrown our lilypad.
I’ve been a junior developer at Metal Toad for about a year now. In that time, I’ve learned and grown more than I would have thought possible...and,...
I'm assuming most of you saw Gary Bernhardt's talk from CodeMash 2012 on some WAT™ features in Ruby and JavaScript.
Reflections on the 2014 Digital PM Summit, featuring key takeaways, memorable moments, and insightful quotes from industry leaders on project...
ToadCast 27 recaps day one highlights with special guest Mika Trottier and insights from top project management experts.
Balancing planning and reacting to growth pains can determine organizational success. Learn when to plan and when to adapt in this insightful look at...
Learn how digital project management principles can be used to growth, enhancing operations and supporting leadership in a creative business...
Discover how to create process frameworks that adapt and thrive through organizational growth stages, ensuring long-term success and flexibility.
With my presentation at the Digital PM Summit coming up on October 7th, here is post number nine in my series on organizational growth. This post ma
Learn how to securely implement OAuth 2.0 password grants in decoupled Drupal applications for first-party and machine-to-machine interactions.
Explore the Agile vs. Waterfall debate in software development and learn how to choose the right approach based on project uncertainty.
Many years ago I got into skateboarding, soon after, that lead to hip hop. Something about the two seemed to be synonymous around that time, or...
I am now within a couple days of having survived as a Junior Developer at Metal Toad for 10 whole months.
Explore the dynamics of team communication styles—Doer, Thinker, Challenger, and Supporter—and how to balance them for optimal project success.
Explore the challenges of matrix management and the benefits of team-based models for effective project outcomes and employee growth.
Cultural anthropologists in the 60s started a study known as “Symbolic and Interpretive Anthropology”.