SFDUG - June 11, 2020 - Drupal 8 and 9 Migrations by Example
Channel: SF Drupal User's Group
Date: 2020-06-12

Drupal 8 and 9 Migrations by Example
Starting with Drupal 8, the Migrate API makes it possible to write and execute migrations without having to write PHP code. It is also possible to execute them from the Drupal administration interface if the command line is not available or you prefer not to use it.

This session will explain the Migrate API and many of its concepts like source, process, and destination plugins from a site builder perspective. Subfields, constants, pesude-fields, the process pipeline will also be explained. You will also learn about the migrate ecosystem to be aware of what tools are at your disposal. The examples include migrating from CSV and JSON files to populate different field types like taxonomy, date, image, file, and address.

Although no prior Migrate module knowledge is required, it is expected that attendees have a basic understanding of site building concepts like nodes, content types, and fields. You can have a look at this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02fvLzPSIjc for an overview of the Drupal site building concepts.

If you want a headstart, you can learn more about Drupal's Migrate API at https://understanddrupal.com/migrations

About the speaker:
Mauricio Dinarte is a Drupal and ReactJS developer with a decade of experience. He is passionate about teaching. In 2019, he started https://understanddrupal.com/ where they blog in English, Spanish, and French. Lately, Mauricio has focused on Drupal migrations and has produced content on the topic.

About the sponsor:
Kanopi Studios - They design, build, and support websites for clients who want to make a positive impact.