Ctool Plugins and Exportables

Track: 
Coder
Experience: 
Intermediate

CTools provides two new tools that are great for module developers. CTools Plugins allow for a more robust hook system and exportables helps get configuration out of the database and into code.

This presentation will demonstrate how to use both tools and discuss how they enhance module development.

To gain the full benefit of this presentation, experience in the following is recommended:
* Creating modules
* Familiarity with the drupal hook system
* Familiarity with how configuration data is stored in the database.

Intended audience: 

The audience is module developers. While it will be most valuable to those that work on contrib modules. It will also provide info for those that work on custom modules for individual sites.

Questions answered by this session
Question 1: 
Why Should I use CTools plugins in my modules?
Question 2: 
How do I use CTools Plugins in my modules?
Question 3: 
How do i implement a CTools plugin?
Question 4: 
Why should I use CTool exportables?
Question 5: 
How do I make my module's configuration exportable?
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