Simplifying Drupal Migrations: A Cheat Sheet for Developers
Drupal migrations can be complex, often leaving developers overwhelmed by the myriad of tasks and options. In a blog post shared by David Lanier, Software Architect at Phase2, he provides a practical "Drupal Migration Kick Start and Cheat Sheet" to simplify this daunting process, especially for Drupal 10 and 11.
Lanier walks readers through essential resources, starting with an overview of Drupal's robust Migrate API, which forms the backbone of content migrations. He highlights key contributed modules such as migrate_plus
and migrate_tools
that enhance migration capabilities and share his personal tips, such as creating a custom "Again
" script to streamline repetitive tasks.
He also delves into the intricacies of process plugins, Drush options, and the development workflow, offering clear examples and advice for handling common migration scenarios. This cheat sheet is a valuable resource for developers navigating Drupal migrations.