Step-by-Step Guide on Publishing Themes and Modules on Drupal.org

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Aspiring Drupal contributors now have a comprehensive guide on how to publish their themes or modules on Drupal.org, thanks to a newly published blog post on TechDrupalogy. Titled "How to Publish Your Contributed Theme or Module on Drupal.org", the post provides a clear, step-by-step approach to help developers navigate the sometimes complex submission process.

The guide emphasizes the importance of preparing production-ready code that meets Drupal’s coding standards. Developers are advised to include essential files such as README.md and .info.yml files, alongside well-organized and commented code.

The blog also highlights the process of creating a Drupal.org account, submitting a project application, and ensuring licensing compliance under GPLv2 or later. A key step is passing the community review process, which can involve iterative feedback and updates.

Once approved, developers are guided on how to request Git access and push their project’s code to Drupal.org. Finally, the blog offers tips on promoting the project and maintaining it over time.

This guide aims to empower new contributors to engage with the Drupal community and expand the ecosystem with fresh, innovative themes and modules.

Reference: How to Publish Your Contributed Theme or Module on Drupal.org by Anoop Singh (13 December 2024)

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