6. Benefits
• Views in core
• Inline editing/WYSIWG built in
• Better admin experience
• Finding talent
• Better quality modules
• Separating PHP from templates
• It’s not just about web sites
8. Photo Credit: Photography/URL
Taking inventory
!
It’s a lot easier to move when you know what you
need to pack.
It’s all about timing!
Planning when you are going to migrate
9. Drupal 6
• Drupal 6 will no longer be supported after Drupal 8
is released
• Let the dust settle before jumping in (4-6 months),
but don’t wait too long
10. Drupal 7
• Take the time to plan out the move based on a
number of factors:
• Migration of the modules you need
• Desire to update the site
• Resources/budget needed
11. Plan like you're moving
to Europe
You’re going to need to think this out
12. • Plan it out well in advance
• Have a schedule to for
pre-migration planning
• Take inventory
• Decide what you really,
really need
•Be ruthless
13. • Review analytics & start internal
planning
• Audit content and functionality
• Start weighing all new requests
• Monitor module migrations
• Finalize the migration plans
• Redesign*
• Develop new shiny D8 site with new
theme
Now
D8
released
Prep
Migration
19. • Just say no
• Does it provide value?
• Weigh the cost against
the benefit
• Be ruthless
20. Photo Credit: Photography/URL
Taking inventory
!
It’s a lot easier to move when you know what you
need to pack.
Paint before you move in
!
If you want to redesign, now is the time.