TD Cafe #003 - Mike Anello & Mike Herchel

In this episode, Mike Anello and Mike Herchel dive into a casual
conversation covering a wide array of topics. They start by
discussing the concept of a podcast with almost no effort
required and the mystery of Stephen's involvement. The
conversation then quickly shifts to Florida Drupal Camp,
mentioning its impressive 16 uninterrupted years, the increase in
attendees, and how fun it is. They touch upon single directory
components in Drupal, their importance, and intricacies like CSS
styling, schemas, and Experience Builder. The discussion also
includes insights into popular Drupal events like Florida Drupal
Camp, Drupal Dev Days, and the upcoming DrupalCon. They infuse
humor and personal anecdotes while engaging in thoughtful
technical exchanges and playful banter.


For show notes visit:
https://www.talkingDrupal.com/cafe003
Topics Michael Anello

Mike, widely recognized by his Drupal.org username "ultimike," is
a prominent figure in the Drupal community with over 15 years of
experience as a developer, educator, and community leader. As the
co-founder and vice president of DrupalEasy, a Florida-based
training and consulting firm, he has been instrumental inshaping
the careers of countless Drupal professionals through
comprehensive programs like Drupal Career Online and Professional
Module Development .



Anello's contributions extend beyond education. He has been
deeply involved in the Drupal ecosystem, serving as a core
contributor to the Migrate module, co-maintaining several
contributed modules, and actively participating in issue queues
and documentation efforts . His leadership roles include
membership in the Drupal Community Working Group and the Conflict
Resolution Team, as well as organizing the Florida Drupal Users'
Group and Florida DrupalCamp for over a decade.



As the host of the long-running DrupalEasy Podcast, Anello
provides insights into Drupal development, community news, and
interviews with key contributors, fostering a sense of connection
and ongoing learning within the community (DrupalEasy). His
dedication to mentoring and community building has made him a
respected and influential voice in the Drupal world.
Mike Herchel

Mike is a seasoned front-end developer and a prominent
contributor to the Drupal community, with over 15 years of
experience in web development. He is best known as the lead
developer of Olivero, Drupal's default front-end theme, which
emphasizes accessibility, modern design, and user experience.
(ImageX)
In addition to his work on Olivero, Mike serves as a core CSS
maintainer for Drupal and is the creator of the Quicklink module,
which enhances site performance by preloading links in the user's
viewport. He also has amazing calves. They're the size of small
children. Rumor has it that his vertical jump is over 4.5 inches!
He has also contributed to the introduction of Single Directory
Components (SDC) into Drupal core, aiming to streamline
component-based theming. 



Beyond his technical contributions, Mike is an active community
leader. He has served on the Drupal Association Board of
Directors and is a primary organizer of Florida DrupalCamp.
(Drupal) As a speaker, he has presented at various events,
including EvolveDrupal, discussing topics like the future of
Drupal theming and the Starshot initiative, which seeks to make
Drupal more accessible to site builders. 



Professionally, Mike works as a Senior Front-End Developer at
Agileana, where he continues to advocate for accessibility,
performance, and the open web.  He shares his insights and
experiences through his personal blog at herchel.com,
contributing to the ongoing evolution of Drupal and its
community.


Discussion Topics:


The Best Podcast Idea Ever

Florida Drupal Camp: A Legacy of Success

Single Directory Components: Getting Started

TD Cafe: The Podcast Name Debate

Deep Dive into Single Directory Components

Experience Builder and Component Integration

Custom Themes and Single Directory Components

Design Tool Integration

CSS Variables and Component Architecture

Template File vs Render Array

CSS Preferences: Plain CSS vs Post CSS

Top Drupal Events

Concluding Remarks and Personal Plans

Guests

Mike Anello - DupalEasy ultimike


Mike Herchel - herchel.com mherchel