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How to Add Dependency Injection in a Controller in Drupal 9

Dependency Injection is a design pattern that helps decouple the different components of a software application. It is a software design pattern that helps to manage the dependencies between different components in a software system. It involves passing the required dependencies into a class, rather than letting the class create or locate them itself. 

This pattern makes writing reusable, testable, and maintainable code easier. Decoupling the components of a system makes it easy to change or update any one component without affecting the others. In this blog, I will outline the process of creating and utilizing a custom service in Drupal 9 through dependency injection. 

Dependency injection is a technique where a client object relies on an injected object. It facilitates the flow of data between the two objects and enhances the overall modularity, testability, and scalability of the application. 

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Developing Custom Drupal Modules Using Object-Oriented Programming

Drupal is a popular content management system (CMS) that is widely used to build complex websites and web applications. One of the main advantages of Drupal is its modular architecture, which allows developers to extend and customize its functionality by creating custom modules.

In this article, we'll explore how to develop custom Drupal modules using object-oriented programming (OOP) principles. By using OOP, we can create more maintainable, reusable, and testable code that is easier to understand and modify.

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Building Decoupled Drupal Applications with GraphQL

Decoupled Drupal is a popular approach to building web applications that separates the content management system (CMS) from the front-end user interface. This allows for greater flexibility and scalability in the development process, as well as the ability to use different front-end technologies for different parts of the application.

One popular way to implement decoupled Drupal is by using GraphQL, a query language for APIs that provides a more efficient, powerful, and flexible alternative to RESTful APIs. In this article, we'll explore how to build a decoupled Drupal application with GraphQL, using Drupal as the CMS and React as the front-end framework.

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WebRTC and the Future of Real-Time Streaming Applications

WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is a set of standardized protocols and APIs that allow real-time communication between web browsers, mobile applications, and IoT devices. Originally developed by Google in 2011, WebRTC has since become a popular choice for real-time communication and streaming applications due to its low latency, high-quality audio and video, and ease of implementation.

So, what does the future hold for WebRTC and real-time streaming applications from a technical perspective? In this post, we'll explore some of the trends and predictions for WebRTC and its impact on the future of real-time communication and streaming.

Enhanced Codec Support

WebRTC already supports a variety of audio and video codecs, such as Opus, VP8, and H.264. However, we can expect to see even more codec support in the future, including support for higher quality codecs such as VP9 and AV1. This will allow for even higher quality audio and video streams with lower bandwidth requirements. Improved network performance

As networks continue to evolve and improve, WebRTC will be able to take advantage of these improvements to provide even better performance. This includes improvements in areas such as bandwidth, latency, and network reliability, all of which will help to improve the overall quality of real-time communication and streaming.

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Integrating Component-based Theming with Drupal Layouts: Tips and Tricks

Component-based theming is a powerful approach to web development that allows you to create reusable design components that can be easily combined to create complex pages and layouts. In Drupal, component-based theming is made possible by the Twig templating system and tools like Pattern Lab and Fractal. However, integrating component-based theming with Drupal layouts can be challenging. In this article, we will discuss how to integrate component-based theming with Drupal layouts, including tips for creating responsive designs.

What are Drupal Layouts?

Drupal layouts are a powerful tool for managing complex page layouts. With layouts, you can create custom layouts for your content, including multi-column layouts, nested layouts, and more. Layouts are built using regions, which are areas of the page where content can be placed. Drupal provides a number of pre-defined regions, such as header, footer, and sidebar, but you can also create custom regions.

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Women's Day Blog Series: Women Technologists in the Drupal World

Welcome to our blog series on Women Technologists in the Drupal World on the special occasion of International Women’s Day, 8th March 2023! In this series, we'll be exploring the experiences and contributions of women who work with Drupal, a popular content management system used by organizations around the world.

Despite the many advancements in technology and the growing demand for skilled professionals, women continue to be underrepresented in the tech industry. However, there are many women who have made significant contributions to the Drupal community, and we want to celebrate their accomplishments and learn from their experiences.

Throughout this series, we'll be talking to women in Valuebound who have worked with Drupal in various capacities, including as developers, designers, project managers, and community members.

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How to Build a Real-Time Video Chat Application with WebRTC

WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is an open-source technology that enables real-time communication between browsers or devices. It provides a set of APIs for establishing peer-to-peer audio, video, and data channels between web browsers. In this tutorial, we'll learn how to build a real-time video chat application using WebRTC and JavaScript.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you need to have a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You also need to have a recent version of a modern web browser like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari that supports WebRTC. We'll be using the getUserMedia API to access the user's webcam and microphone, and the RTCPeerConnection API to establish a peer-to-peer connection between two clients.

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Women's Day Blog Series: How do women technologists contribute to the Drupal Community?

Drupal is a powerful content management system that powers millions of websites around the world. Behind the success of Drupal are the many contributors who have worked to improve and expand the platform over the years. Among these contributors are women who have made significant contributions to the Drupal community.

In this blog, we'll be exploring the various ways that women technologists contribute to the Drupal community. We'll be looking at the roles that women play in the development and growth of Drupal, and the unique perspectives and insights that they bring to the community.

So join us as we celebrate the contributions of women technologists to the Drupal community, and explore how they help the future of this powerful platform.

Here are some more specific ways in which women have contributed to the Drupal community:

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Cloud Computing Trends Driving Digital Transformation: Insights and Examples.

Cloud computing has become an essential part of digital transformation, enabling businesses across various industries to leverage the power of technology and innovation to drive growth and success. The rise of cloud computing has been phenomenal, with the public cloud services market expected to grow by 18.4% in 2021, reaching a total of $304.9 billion. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key trends and drivers in cloud computing and digital transformation.

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Top Benefits of Cloud Computing for Business Transformation

Cloud computing has become an increasingly popular tool for businesses seeking to achieve digital transformation. The global cloud computing market size is expected to grow from $545.8 billion in 2022 to $1,240.9 billion by 2027, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.9% during the forecast period, suggests a report by MarketsandMarkets. It provides a range of benefits that can help drive innovation and growth. In this article, we'll discuss some of the key benefits of cloud computing for business transformation in more technical depth, along with real-world examples and data points of how companies have successfully used the technology.

Scalability

One of the most significant advantages of cloud computing is its ability to rapidly scale computing resources up or down as needed. This is possible due to:

Elasticity: Cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud offer services that can automatically provision or release resources based on demand, ensuring optimal resource allocation.

Pay-as-you-go pricing models: Businesses only pay for the resources they consume, avoiding the need for large upfront investments in hardware and infrastructure.

This scalability allows companies to be more agile and responsive to market changes while reducing costs.

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Best practices for leveraging cloud computing to achieve business innovation.

Cloud computing has become an essential tool for businesses seeking to innovate and stay competitive in today's fast-paced digital landscape. The worldwide public cloud services market is projected to grow 20.7% in 2023, reaching a total value of $591.8 billion, suggests Gartner. To fully benefit from cloud computing, it's crucial to follow best practices that can help ensure success.  In this article, we'll delve deeper into the best practices for leveraging cloud computing to achieve business innovation, with added technical depth.

Define clear goals and objectives

Before embarking on a cloud computing initiative, it's important to identify clear goals and objectives. These can range from reducing costs and improving operational efficiency to launching new products and services. By understanding what you want to achieve, you can more effectively select the right cloud computing solutions, services, and deployment models (public, private, or hybrid cloud) to support your goals.

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AWS Services for Business Transformation: Unlocking Innovation and Growth

Cloud computing has become an essential component of modern business infrastructure. With the emergence of cloud computing providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), businesses can now leverage the power of the cloud to drive innovation, growth, and transformation. AWS offers a comprehensive suite of cloud computing services that can help businesses meet their unique needs and challenges. In this article, we explore some of the key AWS services that businesses can use to innovate and transform their operations.

AWS Lambda

AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that enables businesses to run code without provisioning or managing servers. With AWS Lambda, businesses can rapidly build and deploy applications at scale, without worrying about server management. This service allows businesses to focus on their code and business logic, while AWS Lambda handles the underlying infrastructure. By utilizing AWS Lambda, businesses can reduce costs, improve scalability, and increase agility.

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Valuebound Hosts Successful Drupal Meetup 2023 in Bangalore

Valuebound is proud to announce the success of our recent Drupal Meetup 2023, held at our Bangalore office. The event was a gathering of talented Drupal developers from different companies who came together to share knowledge, discuss best practices, and explore innovative solutions using Drupal and open source technologies. The event provided attendees with valuable insights into Drupal and showcased the versatility of open source technologies.

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Using Drupal Entity Reference to Enhance Data Management

Drupal is a flexible content management system that allows you to create and manage various content types. One of the powerful features of Drupal is entity reference, which allows you to create relationships between different types of content on your website. Entity reference can be useful for data management, organization, and enhancing user experience.

In this article, we will explore how to use entity reference in Drupal with a practical coding example.

Understanding Entities in Drupal

Entities are self-contained data units with unique identifiers in Drupal. Examples of entities include nodes, users, and taxonomy terms. Entities help Drupal manage content in a structured way, and you can define entities and their properties to create custom content types that meet your needs.

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Creating Accessible Websites with Drupal: Tips from the Leader.

In today's digital age, it's essential to ensure that websites are accessible to everyone. This includes people with disabilities, such as visual or hearing impairments, as well as those who rely on assistive technology like screen readers. In this article, Valuebound CEO & Founder, Neeraj explores recommendations for creating accessible websites with Drupal, a popular open-source content management system.

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Dynamic Routing in Drupal: A Guide to Implementing Route Callbacks with Custom Plugin Types

Dynamic routing is a key aspect of Drupal's flexible and extensible architecture that allows developers to define their own routes dynamically. This feature can be particularly useful when creating custom plugins, which can have unique routes to present their forms to users.

Implementing dynamic routing can be a powerful tool for customizing your website's functionality. By defining custom plugin types and their associated route callbacks, you can create complex, dynamic URLs that respond to user input and interact with your website's content in meaningful ways.

In this guide, we'll explore the ins and outs of implementing dynamic routing in Drupal, with a focus on the creation and use of custom plugin types and their associated route callbacks. Whether you're new to Drupal development or an experienced pro, this guide will help you master the art of dynamic routing and take your website's functionality to the next level.

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Valuebound Exclusive: Insights from a Senior Software Developer on Building Growth and Overcoming Challenges

In a recent interview with Saurabh Bhardwaj, a Senior Software Developer at Valuebound, Content Manager Akanksha Mishra discussed a variety of topics related to building growth-oriented teams, technology leadership as a team lead, and more. During the conversation, Saurabh shared his personal experiences and technical challenges, which could serve as inspiration for aspiring software developers.

Team Management as a Team Lead at Valuebound

Q: Can you tell us about your experience as a software developer at Valuebound and how you became a Team Lead?

Saurabh: After joining VB as a senior software developer, I began working with my team immediately. Through hard work and dedication, my seniors and project manager began to trust me more and more. Eventually, they offered me the opportunity to lead a project, and together with my team, we were able to deliver high-quality work to our clients.

My strong leadership skills did not go unnoticed, and the management team recognized my potential. As a result, I was promoted to a leadership position, where I continue to excel in guiding my team toward success.