Moving Drupal forward*
* by bringing new life into your local community
About me
- Yauhen Zenko
- Tech Lead (PHP) @ We Are You (Den Bosch, Amsterdam, Sofia, Melbourne)
- Drupal User Group Belarus, DrupalCamp Belarus
- Drupal 5-8
- Football, books, music, rock!
- Socials: @zeuty
- Linkedin: yzenko
Before we start
http://bit.ly/dcpannonia
Evolution of Drupal?
State of Drupal
- Heartbeat: predictable releases
2. Out-of-the box
3. Awesome functionalities in the core: media, JSON:API, layout builder and much more to come
4. A lot of changes in marketing and positioning of Drupal as a product
2019
Drupal
is for building ambitious digital experiences
We are awesome, but...
Any problems or concerns?
We are awesome, but...
We are awesome, but...
Who should fix the problem?
2. Companies?
3. DA or Local DAs?
4. Local community!
1. Individual contributors?
Mission of local community
Keep existing community members connected, promote Drupal to (and engage into Drupal) other developers, non-developers and students, thus, ensuring long-term sustainability of the product.
What is community?
What is community?
What is community?
What is community?
What is community?
What is community?
Added value
1. Knowledge sharing and problem solving
2. Encouraging & support
3. Create professional network
4. Voice in Global Drupal community
5. You name it...
1 minute test
- Self identity
- Contribution
- Growth
Tips and tricks: #1
- Be inspired
- Make a decision!
Tips and tricks: #1
Tips and tricks: #1
Tips and tricks: #2
- Find fellow
- Find mentor
Tips and tricks: #3
- Find funding
Tips and tricks: #4
- Find your first speakers
Tips and tricks: #5
- Announce your event well in advance and reach as many people as possible
Tips and tricks: #6
- Make the event happen
- And make it awesome!
Tips and tricks: #7
- Reward people for their efforts
Tips and tricks: #7
Tips and tricks: #8
- Gather feedback and be open
Tips and tricks: #9
- Be consistent
Tips and tricks: #10
- Enjoy connecting people and changing their lives to the better
- Dream big
Great example
- Ukraine
- Meetups in 4+ cities
- Different formats: cafe, breakfast, regular meetups, quizes, etc.
- Drupal Camp Kyiv - 400+ people
Great example
Recap
- Drupal is doing good "technically"
- We have some problems
- Try doing community "right"
- Start today!
- Free hugs
!
Questions, ideas, suggestions?
DrupalCamp Pannonia - Moving Drupal Forward (English)
By Yauhen Zenko
