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John Locke of Freelock explains that a Web Application Firewall (WAF) is unnecessary for most websites unless they face compliance requirements, frequent attacks, insecure hosting environments, or cannot maintain regular security updates. He emphasizes that secure hosting and consistent maintenance are more effective for managing website security risks. ...more

John Locke explains how Freelock uses Nix to manage PHP environments and automate shell configurations. He covers installation methods, enabling flakes, using Direnv for project-specific setups, and leveraging Home Manager for shell customization with tools like Fish shell and Starship prompt. ...more

A blog post by John Locke, published on Freelock, explores solutions for enabling sortable tables in Drupal. The article discusses built-in sorting in Views, the TableField module, and JavaScript table enhancements, outlining their advantages and limitations based on data structure and editorial needs. ...more

Drupal CMS enhances usability by simplifying common content management tasks with pre-configured features, the Recipe system for easy setup, and improved administrative tools. The update aims to make Drupal more accessible while retaining its flexibility for complex site needs. ...more

John Locke of Freelock highlights the January 15 launch of Drupal CMS, which features pre-configured "recipes" for SEO and privacy. He also emphasizes website privacy policy compliance, discusses Drupal 7’s end-of-life support, and offers a Privacy Tune-up package to help site owners avoid fines. ...more

John Locke outlines methods for creating product bundles in Drupal Commerce, evaluating features like Promotions, ECA, and add-on modules to streamline multi-product purchases while handling taxes and discounts effectively. ...more

Website owners must navigate evolving privacy laws to avoid steep fines. John Locke outlines practical steps and ethical considerations for maintaining compliance and respecting user data. ...more

Freelock Consulting examines the differences between ECA and Rules, two Drupal automation modules, highlighting their capabilities, architectures, and suitability for modern workflows. ...more

John Locke outlines a conflict detection system for a Yacht Club reservation platform using Drupal's ECA module. The system prevents double bookings by validating reservation dates and checking for conflicts before saving. ...more

John Locke explains how the ECA module in Drupal can automate field value calculations, including a custom solution for calculating total order weights. Part of the Advent 2024 series on the Freelock blog. ...more

John Locke’s "Advent 2024" blog on Freelock highlights how Drupal’s Queue API and the ECA module can make integrations with services like Salesforce and Mastodon more resilient, enabling automatic retries during outages. ...more

'Advent 2024 — 24 Days of Automations' series details a method for e-commerce distributors to automate daily product spreadsheet updates. Using Drupal's ECA module and Views Data Export, the process ensures retailers have access to the latest product data without manual intervention. ...more