Talking Drupal Latest Episode Explores Drupal's Recipes Initiative

Staff Reporter

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The latest "Talking Drupal" episode aired on September 25, 2023, delves into a fascinating discussion about "The Recipes Initiative" in the Drupal ecosystem. Joined by guest Jim Birch, the episode explored the future of install profiles and the relevance of distributions and addressed a variety of listener questions.

"The Recipes Initiative" takes center stage as the hosts and Jim Birch dissect its significance. They explore what recipes are, how they function within Drupal, and their potential impact on the CMS. The conversation dives deep into whether recipes could be considered as modules, configurations, or an entirely different entity.

One key aspect of this discussion revolves around how recipes compare to traditional install profiles and whether Drupal users will have flexibility with them or if they'll be bound by rigid structures. The hosts also touch upon namespace collisions, content inclusion, and the role of recipes in the context of Drupal distributions.

The episode is packed with insights and listener questions, addressing topics like module uninstallation with recipes, their availability, integration with testing, and their compatibility with themes. It also touches on the potential ease of creating custom recipes, the involvement of contrib maintainers, and how the Drupal community can participate in this initiative.

Hosted by Jen Lampton, Martin Anderson-Clutz, John Picozzi, and Nic Laflin, this episode provides a valuable and informative discussion on an evolving aspect of Drupal development. Jim Birch, the guest, adds his expertise to the conversation, making it a must-listen for Drupal enthusiasts and developers.

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