You had a two-solution method at hand 2 contributed modules were needed to get the job done: the Panelizer and the Panels module. Let's see how layout management used to be handled in Drupal traditionally: Let's try a “before and after” sort of game. The Layout Builder Module vs a Bundle of Contributed Modules The solution? The Layout Builder module in Drupal core, granting site builders that level of flexibility through an easy-to-use tool for designing pages with Drupal.Ī much-needed tool for quickly building new pages and choosing/changing/customizing their content layouts with great ease.Ģ. Dries Buytaert's vision, stemmed from a growing need/expectation coming from within the Drupal community: site builders craved out-of-the box layout managing capabilities! Or better said, a vision turned into a handy solution. And in about one week's time, the Layout initiative is scheduled to turn stable and level up to “Drupal core material”.
Then it grew into an experimental module, included in the Drupal 8.5.0 alpha version.
It all started as a spark of an idea, an initiative to inject flexibility (that Drupal's built a reputation for) into the process of designing pages in Drupal. So, after this imagination game, let's dig deeper into the implications of this “news”: how will “integrating” the Layout Builder” into Drupal 8 core impact you, the Drupal site builder?Īnd how can you get the most of this out-of-the-box layout managing functionality?ġ. … and to have your content custom layout displayed on every page on your website where these specific sections are shown, thus building visual consistency across your site, as well, along with uniqueness.get to practically create a unique layout for each and every section by choosing from the predefined ones at and then mixing and matching blocks and other layout elements to your liking a custom layout for every single content type, not just every page on your site.WITHOUT having to tap into a whole bundle of contributed modules for this.get to unleash all your creativity for customizing your content's layout to your liking.The once highly promising, yet still experimental, Layout Builder module, gets incorporated into Drupal core!Īnd what's in it for you? How does this integration impact your builds in Drupal? Why? Cause starting then we, site builders, get spoiled with layout creating capabilities right out of the box. springing these days, but Drupal 8.5.0 (scheduled for the 7th of March), as well. The site moderators will review the issue, and if it meets the requirements can grant you maintainer access.In Drupal world, it's not just spring that we're looking forward to.If an existing maintainer has not commented, move the issue to the Project Ownership queue, by editing the “Project” field on this issue.If the project is opted in to security coverage, confirm that you have previously received security coverage opt-in permission.Comment here explaining why you would like to maintain the module.A prospective new maintainer can take this issue after the 14 day window hasĮlapsed and take the following steps to be added as a maintainer:.An existing maintainer may close this issue and opt out of this accelerated process.
This is an adaptation of our existing process for transferring project maintainership.Īfter the standard 14-day waiting period from this issue being opened, if an existing maintainer has not closed it, this project is eligible for new maintainers, without necessarily waiting for existing maintainers’ approval. Layout Builder Extras has been automatically opened to new maintainer applications, as it will otherwise become unsupported with the end of life of Drupal 8 on 2 Nov, 2021.
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