The Drupal 8 exam evaluates individuals' proficiency in building, managing, and customizing websites and web applications using Drupal 8, the latest version of the popular open-source content management system (CMS). Drupal 8 offers enhanced features and improvements over its predecessors, empowering developers to create modern, scalable, and feature-rich digital experiences. This exam covers various aspects of Drupal 8 development and administration, including site building, theming, module development, and site maintenance.
Skills Required
Understanding of Content Management Systems (CMS): Familiarity with the concepts and principles of CMS, including content types, taxonomies, user roles, and permissions.
Drupal 8 Site Building: Proficiency in setting up and configuring Drupal 8 sites, including creating content types, configuring views, managing menus, and configuring user permissions.
Drupal 8 Theming: Knowledge of Drupal 8 theming concepts and best practices, including working with themes, templates, CSS, and JavaScript to customize the appearance and layout of Drupal 8 sites.
Drupal 8 Module Development: Ability to develop custom Drupal 8 modules using PHP and Drupal's API, including creating hooks, implementing forms, and integrating with Drupal's database and functionality.
Drupal 8 Site Maintenance: Skills in maintaining and updating Drupal 8 sites, including performing security updates, managing backups, optimizing performance, and troubleshooting common issues.
Who should take the exam?
Web Developers: Developers interested in specializing in Drupal development and building websites and web applications using Drupal 8.
Drupal Site Administrators: Individuals responsible for managing and maintaining Drupal 8 sites, including configuring settings, managing content, and administering user accounts.
Freelancers and Agencies: Freelancers and web development agencies looking to offer Drupal 8 development services to clients and build Drupal-based websites.
IT Professionals: IT professionals seeking to enhance their skills in Drupal 8 development and administration to support Drupal-based projects within their organizations.
Content Managers: Content managers and digital marketers interested in learning how to manage and update content on Drupal 8 websites using Drupal's administration interface.
Course Outline
The Drupal 8 exam covers the following topics :-
Module 1: Introduction to Drupal 8
Overview of Drupal 8 features, improvements, and advantages as a CMS.
Understanding the Drupal community, documentation, and resources.
Module 2: Drupal 8 Installation and Configuration
Installing Drupal 8 on a web server or local development environment.
Configuring basic site settings, including site name, default language, and site maintenance mode.
Module 3: Content Management with Drupal 8
Creating and managing content types, fields, and taxonomies in Drupal 8.
Using Drupal 8's WYSIWYG editor and media management tools to create rich content.
Module 4: Drupal 8 Site Building
Building pages and layouts using Drupal 8's block system and layout tools.
Configuring views in Drupal 8 to create dynamic lists and grids of content.
Module 5: Drupal 8 Theming Basics
Understanding the Drupal 8 theme layer and template files.
Customizing Drupal 8 themes using CSS, JavaScript, and template overrides.
Module 6: Advanced Theming Techniques in Drupal 8
Creating sub-themes and responsive designs for Drupal 8 sites.
Theming Drupal 8 forms, menus, and other elements for consistent branding.
Module 7: Drupal 8 Module Development Basics
Introduction to Drupal 8 module development and architecture.
Creating custom Drupal 8 modules to extend Drupal's functionality and integrate with third-party systems.
Module 8: Developing Custom Modules in Drupal 8
Implementing hooks and callbacks in Drupal 8 modules.
Creating custom forms, database queries, and menu items in Drupal 8 modules.
Module 9: Drupal 8 Site Maintenance and Performance
Performing routine maintenance tasks, such as updating Drupal 8 core and contributed modules.
Optimizing Drupal 8 site performance through caching, database tuning, and code optimization.
Module 10: Drupal 8 Security and Troubleshooting
Implementing security best practices to protect Drupal 8 sites from vulnerabilities and attacks.
Troubleshooting common issues and errors in Drupal 8 sites, including PHP errors, database errors, and site crashes.
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