Drupal Developer Workflow: Composer, Drush, and Configuration

Building and maintaining modern Drupal websites requires more than just clicking through the administrative user interface. To write maintainable code, manage dependencies safely, and deploy updates without losing data, you must master the professional developer workflow. This course guides you through the essential command-line tools and development practices used by professional Drupal teams. You will transition from manual site-building to a structured, code-driven development process, allowing you to manage updates, automate routine tasks, and debug complex issues with confidence. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundation of Drupal's directory structure and core configuration concepts. - Manage project dependencies, modules, and external libraries using modern Composer workflows. - Automate routine site administration and maintenance tasks using Drush command-line tools. - Implement Git version control best practices tailored specifically for Drupal codebases. - Deploy configuration changes seamlessly between development and production environments using Configuration Management (CMI). - Debug PHP and Drupal code efficiently using modern debugging tools and performance profilers. You will start by exploring fundamental Drupal architecture and command-line concepts before diving into hands-on configuration, dependency management, and troubleshooting techniques. Through clear written explanations and practical code examples, you will build a solid foundation for local development and professional deployment pipelines. This course is designed for beginner Drupal developers, PHP programmers transitioning to Drupal, and site builders looking to adopt professional development workflows. No prior experience with Drush or Composer is required. Start mastering the modern Drupal developer workflow today.