Oliver Davies

Oliver Davies has added automated tests to the Content Access by Path module for LocalGov Drupal, improving its functionality and stability. Learn more about this update and its impact. ...more

Oliver Davies discusses Drupal's shift from relying solely on internally developed code to incorporating third-party integrations since the release of Drupal 8 in 2015. This change has modernized the platform's development approach. ...more

In his latest blog post, Oliver Davies discusses the importance of managing custom modules. He highlights using tools like Drupal-check and the Upgrade Status module to scan custom projects for deprecated code, ensuring readiness for future Drupal versions. This approach streamlines the upgrade process, minimizing the need for extensive code rewrites. ...more

Discover how Oliver Davies leverages Drupal Rector and the Project Upgrade Bot to ensure Speakerdeck Field module compatibility across multiple Drupal versions. Learn about the seamless integration and upgrade processes that keep your Drupal projects up-to-date. ...more

Oliver Davies discusses Drupal's integration of PHP attributes since version 10.2, providing insights into their role as an alternative to annotations for defining plugins like blocks and queues. With discussions underway for supporting both attributes and annotations in Drupal 11, this marks a significant evolution in Drupal's development framework. ...more

Last week, Newport City Council announced the launch of its new website, powered by LocalGov Drupal—a distribution tailored for council websites. With this move, Newport becomes the first Welsh council to adopt LocalGov Drupal, setting a bilingual precedent by offering content in both English and Welsh. Oliver Davies, a local Drupal enthusiast, expressed enthusiasm for the project's expansion and his ongoing contributions. ...more

Explore the versatility of Drupal Commerce beyond conventional e-commerce setups, as highlighted by Oliver Davies in his blog post. From gadget insurance to photography competitions, discover how Drupal Commerce adapts to diverse business needs. ...more

Explore Oliver Davies' insights on Drupal.org's transition to merge requests. In this concise blog post, Davies reflects on the evolving dynamics of issue queues and the potential benefits for contributors. ...more

Oliver Davies leads the charge in fortifying the 'Content Access by Path' module, introducing automated tests, and optimizing its functionality for seamless integration. ...more

Oliver Davies outlines an innovative approach to maintaining module compatibility with Drupal 11, leveraging automated updates to streamline the transition. ...more

In the Beyond Blocks podcast, Oliver Davies and Yuriy Gerasymov delve into the importance of visual regression testing and how Diffy stands out in identifying visual inconsistencies in web projects. ...more

Oliver Davies, a prominent figure in the Drupal community, has remarkably propelled the Override Node Options module to new heights since assuming its maintainership in February 2012. ...more