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Mobile Drupal optimization results
Our responsive redesign has been a great improvement for metaltoad.com. I was still not entirely satisfied with the speed of our site, especially...
Drupal
Drupal Views now supports queries of Google Analytics report data
Views 3 now supports queries against Google Analytics.
Drupal
Sprinting to Drupal 7 - Interviews with the Drupal.org sprint team
Drupal.org sprint team upgrades to Drupal 7, focusing on infrastructure, Git, module updates, and responsive design. Discover insights from key team...
Drupal
PlaceZombies.com!
Developers can now add zombie images to their websites with placezombies.com, offering an eerie alternative to placekitten.com.
Drupal
DrupalCon PDX 2013 Kick off!
Countdown to DrupalCon initiated! Metal Toad went to the kickoff meeting for DrupalCon 2013, which is taking place right here in our fair city of...
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Using Drupal to Make a Super Fast Mobile App
Let's imagine a scenario where you want a super-fast mobile app that uses a Drupal backend from an already existing site.
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How I Lost 10 Pounds on the DrupalCon Diet
Filed under: Drupal When I started my new position here at Metal Toad, I was a comfortable 160lbs. After three months of being able to eat at...
Artificial Intelligence
Learning Better Dev Skills by Programming in Public
Learning to develop professionally involves a lot more than just writing code.
Drupal
Handling long-running background tasks in Drupal 7
In my previous post, I discussed how to import a large dataset into Drupal via Drush's batch API. In this blog post, I'll cover how to create...
Drupal
Using the Drupal Batch API
Learn how to efficiently import large datasets into Drupal using the Batch API and Drush for seamless library data management.
Drupal
A quick look at CSS3 animations
Explore the potential of CSS3 animations for front-end development, including browser support, examples, and tools to streamline the creation process.
Drupal
Custom Sort Drupal Content with the Draggable Views Module
In the world of sorting, sometimes 'newest first' or 'oldest first' just doesn't cut it. During a recent Drupal project, we had a client who wanted...
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Boilerplate 1.0 for Drupal 7: Responsive HTML5 & SASS
Introducing Boilerplate 1.0 for Drupal 7: A responsive HTML5 and SASS-based theme with built-in mobile support, intuitive navigation, and enhanced...
Drupal
Using Drupal Contextual Filters in Views
Learn how to use Drupal contextual filters in Views to dynamically alter your content based on URL information in this detailed tutorial.
Drupal
Integrating Compass with a Git / Capistrano deployment workflow
When we added the Compass CSS authoring framework to our projects, new wrinkles appeared in the deployment process. Committing the artifacts to Git...
Drupal
Drupal 7 Tutorial: Porting CCK Modules from Drupal 6
One of the biggest changes when it comes to module development from Drupal 6 to Drupal 7, is the functionality of CCK module in 6 is now in core.
Drupal
How to Become a Web Developer
Discover steps to become a web developer, from learning programming fundamentals to mastering HTML, CSS, and CMS, and how to transition into a career.
Drupal
Date-boosting Solr / Drupal search results
By replacing Drupal's core search with Solr, it's possible to gain very fine control of the results. Not only is Solr very flexble, but the...
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Drupal 7 Tutorial: Creating Custom Filters in Views
Learn how to create custom filters in Drupal 7 Views to handle complex data filtering and sorting needs effortlessly.
Drupal
Avoid Potholes When Deploying Drupal Sites to Media Temple Virtual Private Servers
I recently had occasion to set up a new Drupal site on a dedicated virtual private server on Media Temple (dv 4.0).
SaaS Application
Drupal From Scratch: New Site Checklist
Set the Admin theme Seven comes installed with Drupal 7 Rubrik is nice but has one bug that doesn’t show view replacement patterns
Drupal
Drupal 7 Deployment Checklist
Essential updates for deploying Drupal 7, covering performance, security, and configuration best practices for a seamless launch.
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My First DrupalCon – Tips for n00bs
I know it’s hard to believe I’ve never been to a DrupalCon, but it’s true.
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Drupal UI: The Usability Challenge
Learn key strategies for enhancing usability and client satisfaction through proper training, early involvement, and practical interface tweaks.