I've now been working professionally in Drupal for a year and have learned a lot about it; I have some patches into contrib but I've not really done...
Like any Drupal themer, I've done my share of grumbling about the frequently ridiculous level of nested divs with dozens of classes.
Learn how to write multibyte safe code in Drupal with key functions and best practices for handling UTF-8 in a multilingual, multi-site environment.
Learn how to execute a comprehensive JMeter test plan for Drupal, including anonymous browsing, authenticated browsing, editing, search, and login...
As you have probably figured out, I love views. I love teasing out little features that are completely buried and obscure.
NOTE: Apologies for the gap, I said I would post on Monday but well, I decided to get married instead. So there.
As a long time Google Ad user, I've been a big fan of the ability to submit ads on Google. It's (relatively) easy and allows you to tailor your ads....
Learn how to use the JMeter load testing tool. It comes with a built-in graph listener, which allows you to watch JMeter do, well... something. While...
Enhance Drupal 7 user management by creating custom Views for a better admin experience with more user info, dynamic sorting, and easy navigation....
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We're just getting back from a great weekend at DrupalCampLA. A lot of topics were raised there but the message that really came home for me was...
Now that the Drupal community's migration to Git is in full swing, it's a great time to switch your own projects as well. Curious? Perhaps you saw...
Learn how D7UX aims to revolutionize Drupal's user experience, making clients love their websites and developers push UX boundaries.
Focus on enhancing Drupal's usability rather than just scalability to attract more designers and non-developers, making it an intuitive and enjoyable...
If you've got some technical expertise and you're looking to increase your blog traffic stick to this winning formula: the "How to". A successful how...
Learn why being a full service agency is nearly impossible today and how Metal Toad use partnerships to meet client needs.
Quick tips for Drupal developers on views exposed filters, taxonomy term order, and optimizing CDN caching with F5 load balancers. Enhance your...
I'd like to take a moment and recognize the accomplishments of my team.
People are often surprised when things don't go according to plan. In the web development world this may be a customer presentation, server...
Continuing on with the previous topic of essentially “what is Drupal?” we move on to the discussion of PHP and its importance in being able to build...
Learn why using mainstream payment gateways like Authorize.net or Paypal is crucial for secure ecommerce with Drupal's Ubercart. Avoid pitfalls...
Metal Toad sponsors Drupal Design Camp Boston 2010 to bridge gaps in the design community and enhance Drupal's usability, fostering collaboration and...
If you've been tasked with selecting a web developer, you may find the experience a lot like looking for an auto mechanic.
Like any good Gen-Y-er, knowing I would be starting a job at a web development company that specialized in Drupal technology, my first step was to...
If you are in the market for Drupal development, you may feel like you are trying to pick a car mechanic without knowing anything about cars. Like...