Modern front-end development has become a complicated mix of fast-moving technologies. The challenge for front-end developers is keeping up with the latest changes — and even after learning a new tool, it can feel like those skills are soon out-dated.
This session, presented at Drupal 8 Day on November 19, 2016, explored the latest trends in front-end development with a focus on component-driven Drupal theming. Attendees gained insight into building maintainable, scalable theme systems using contemporary tools and methodologies.
Topics covered
- Styleguide-driven development and KSS for living documentation
- Node.js, NPM, and Gulp as part of a modern front-end workflow
- Twig templating and component-based architecture
- BEM methodology for CSS organisation
- libSass for efficient stylesheet compilation
The session aimed to improve both usability and long-term maintenance of Drupal themes by embracing a component-driven approach — treating every piece of the interface as a reusable, testable unit.
About the Speaker
Mario Hernandez presented this session as part of the Drupal 8 Day online camp. With deep experience in front-end development and Drupal theming, Mario shared practical techniques for adopting component-driven workflows in real-world projects.