Welcome to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Drupal Group -- the place to get involved with the Twin Cities Drupal community whether you're new, a core contributor to the Drupal project or somewhere in between. Register for the group to get posting privileges and to be notified of what's going on.
Looking to connect with other local friendly Drupal people? Check out the Events tab for a rundown of our regular meetups and other upcoming Drupal-related events.
You can also join your Drupal peers and mentors in a couple of places:
- Slack tends to be more active these days. Join https://tcdrupal.slack.com. If you need an invite go here to get an automatic invite to the Slack team
- IRC -- #drupal-twin-cities on irc.freenode.net -- to ask questions, propose ideas, socialize. Check out Drupal.org for more info about IRC and Drupal including how to create a new account and connect. Or come to the next local meetup and someone will help you get started.
Interested in Node.js?
I've just completed a three part tutorial blog series on building a custom Node.js powered real-time chat module for Drupal 7.
If you're curious about Node.js, building a chat system is a good way to get your feet wet.
Part 1 - Writing the basic Drupal integration code.
Part 2 - Creating the Node.js server, and connecting to it from the client side.
Linking Commerce Products to Drupal 7 Top Menus
Hi All,
I'm very new to Drupal 7 and Commerce, and am wondering how I link my products (admin/commerce/products/add/product) to my top menus (admin/structure/menu/manage/menu-top-categories)? I can't find where the list of my paths are.
One product, e.g., has the auto alias: content/vegetarian-shoes-herbert and I want to link it to the top menu: catalog/mens-shoes/oxfords.
Thanks for your help!
Jon
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February 2012 TC Drupal Commerce Users Group (ubercart also)
Starting February 22, 2012, we will hold our monthly TCDrupal Commerce & Ubercart meetings just before the TCDrupal User Group meetings. A lot of us attend both meetings and some come from a distance - so we are doing this to make best use of our travel time and expenses!
February Agenda:
We will load a music/audio file and snippet - keep the full file private until paid for and the snippet or teaser public
Review of last month - we pounded into our heads the process for creating products:
1) set up product type
2) create products
Drupal Coworking Friday
(Sorry about the late posting; THIS EVENT IS TOMORROW).
Come get some work done with other Drupal developers and sitebuilders. Feel free to work on your own projects/work, chat, collaborate, hang out, etc.
Boneshaker Books
2002 23rd Ave. S. (behind Second Moon coffee shop)
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-871-7110
http://www.boneshakerbooks.com
Should be very good for Drupal people who are OWS supporters
I encourage all Occupy-Wall-Street supporters to register on my OWS writers' / leaders' site at http://ows.nottoolate.info . AND ask via email link to be an Editor. With your knowledge of Drupal you could (and would likely) more fully use all the tools I offer Editors and be a role model for the other Editors who are not Drupal-savvy, but could do stuff after seeing others do it.
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Drupal Happy Hour February 2012 Edition
Time for another meeting of the Twin Cities Drupal Happy Hour.
The Blue Nile
2027 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404-2245
(612) 338-3000
There's excellent beer, great food and good company. Come and hang with the Drupies! Bring friends, most of us don't bite.
Read moreDoes one sign up for the Nile drinkin' thing-a-ma-jig here too?
Does one sign up for the Nile drinkin' thing-a-ma-jig here too?
I can drink and ask questions at the same time. Looks like that is the route I will have to take.
Would like to barter: my JavaScript programming for Drupal "audit"
I have a Drupal 6 site which is very important to me. It is a national site for Occupy Wall Street and I must make sure it always runs well. It is http://ows.nottoolate.info . I am willing to enter into a barter arrangement of time-for-time with some more experienced Drupal person (admin-level) to make sure all is well.
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Overnight Website Challenge: 2012
In the first four years of The Nerdery Overnight Website Challenge, volunteers have freely given about two million dollars worth of professional web development services to 66 nonprofit organizations – including 10 nonprofits at last summer’s first-ever Overnight Website Challenge in Chicago. While The Nerdery considers this a good start, we will rally our staff and community to deliver nerdy deeds done dirt-cheap for as long as there are good nonprofits with not-so-good websites.
Read moreDrupal Coworking Friday
Come get some work done with other Drupal developers and sitebuilders. Feel free to work on your own projects/work, chat, collaborate, hang out, etc.
Boneshaker Books
2002 23rd Ave. S. (behind Second Moon coffee shop)
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-871-7110
http://www.boneshakerbooks.com
March free Introduction to Drupal workshop
Looking for a great introduction to the Drupal CMS and best-practices strategies for using and developing Drupal sites? We invite you to attend our free Introduction to Drupal workshop on Friday March 30, 2012 from 2-4PM. Introduction to Drupal is a stand-alone, in-person workshop designed for anyone curious about Drupal and interested in learning how to approach Drupal in a sensible way. If can't make Drupalcon Denver in March, no worries, join us for our workshop and you'll be ready to get the most out of Drupalcamp Twin Cities coming up in May!
Introduction to Drupal takes place at:
Advantage Labs @ Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Visit the Introduction to Drupal workshop page on our site for full details and to register. Click on the “Sign Up” title at the bottom of the page and fill out the registration form.
At this two-hour workshop we'll discuss:
- Basic Drupal structure, terminology and features
- Defining Drupal development team roles and responsibilities
- Outlining a Drupal site development process
- Finding and vetting Drupal developers
- Connecting with the Drupal community
- Finding local resources
This workshop is limited to 12 attendees. There will be plenty of time for questions. This is not a hands-on workshop; no computer is required.
Read moreFebruary free Introduction to Drupal workshop
Looking for a great introduction to the Drupal CMS and best-practices strategies for using and developing Drupal sites? We invite you to attend our free Introduction to Drupal workshop on Friday February 24, 2012 from 2-4PM. Introduction to Drupal is a stand-alone, in-person workshop designed for anyone curious about Drupal and interested in learning how to approach Drupal in a sensible way. Come to our workshop and you'll be ready to head to Denver for Drupalcon in March!
Introduction to Drupal takes place at:
Advantage Labs @ Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Visit the Introduction to Drupal workshop page on our site for full details and to register. Click on the “Sign Up” title at the bottom of the page and fill out the registration form.
At this two-hour workshop we'll discuss:
- Basic Drupal structure, terminology and features
- Defining Drupal development team roles and responsibilities
- Outlining a Drupal site development process
- Finding and vetting Drupal developers
- Connecting with the Drupal community
- Finding local resources
This workshop is limited to 12 attendees. There will be plenty of time for questions. This is not a hands-on workshop; no computer is required.
Read moreDrupal Coworking Friday
Come get some work done with other Drupal developers and sitebuilders. Feel free to work on your own projects/work, chat, collaborate, hang out, etc.
Boneshaker Books
2002 23rd Ave. S. (behind Second Moon coffee shop)
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-871-7110
http://www.boneshakerbooks.com
Could you use an apprentice/intern?
HERE'S THE DEAL:
I have a broad background in technology (from mainframe programming to testing to desktop support). I am A+, Network+, and Project+ certified, but software is more of an interest and more up-my-alley than hardware and networking.
I have exposure to web development (e.g. completed a "Web Technology Essentials" 1 year certificate program at the University of WA; have taken courses in C#, .net, and SQL queries & programming), and have spent some time in CMSs (e.g. WordPress, Drupal, SharePoint).
Read moreDrupal Coworking Friday
It looks like various Drupal usergroups are starting something called "Coworking Fridays" where, as you may have guessed, Drupallers get together and work on Drupal stuff.
As a remote worker, this sounds really appealing to me. Anyone else interested in attending or organizing these?
http://groups.drupal.org/coworking for more information about other cities that are doing it.
Read moreJanuary 2012 Meeting Reminder -- sending again -- it is today!
Just a reminder & mark your calendars - Next Wednesday evening - one week from today, will be the January TC Ubercart and Drupal Commerce user group meeting -
Date: Today - Wednesday, January 18 - 7pm to 9pm
Meeting location: Advantage Labs - 2104 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Look forward to seeing all of you and getting back at our Work In Progress!
Agenda:
Quickly review previous add product/product type since it has been awhile
Add music track only available for download if paid for
Future meeting planning -
location
how to handle
Sharing a Room at Conference Hotel in Denver
Hey Everyone,
I'm trying to figure out conference plans. Anyone need a roomate for denver? I was planning on checking in Monday the 19th and checking out Thursday the 22 since I need to be back in the Cities for class on Friday.
PM me or talk to me at the drupal meetup this month, I'm presenting :)
-ray
Read moreDrupal Coder Meetup - January 19th 2012 @ 6:00 PM
Happy New Year Drupal Coders.
The first coder meetup of the new year is almost upon us. I happy to report that the Kegbot is fully operational, so all your beer drinking will be tracked to the ounce.
There won't be any real topic this month. Just bring your favorite Drupal project, a laptop, and your thirst. Pizza will be provided so please sign up so I can get an accurate count.
The meetup will be at:
Tightrope Media Systems
800 Transfer Road
Suite 1B
Saint Paul, MN 55102
If you have any questions, comments or idea for a lightning talk. Please post it below.
Thanks
Read moreJanuary Drupal Happy Hour - Blue Nile
Start the new year out right, with a good dose of the Twin Cities Drupal User Group! We will meet again at the Blue Nile for ethnic food, excellent beer and good company.
The Blue Nile
2027 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404-2245
(612) 338-3000
Feel free to sign up, but better yet, just show up!
Read moreDecember Meeting Cancellation - No Ubercart/Drupal Commerce Meeting
Due to the 3rd wednesday of this December, the 21st, which is 2.5 shopping days before the Christmas Holiday, and the fact that I cannot make it due to a choir rehearsal for my church's Christmas Eve Services, I am CANCELLING the December Ubercart/Drupal Commerce meeting.
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