Features Kata for DrupalCamp NY

Drupalcamp NY Attendees!

Would you like to learn how to create and install site configurations with the Features module, and learn how to create a Feature for Open Atrium?

I'm going to try a "meatspace Kata" - we all move forward together through a series of "forms". For this Features Kata, here are preparatory resources and instructions for prospective attendees.

INTRODUCTION

In this Kata, we will cover the following forms:

1. Creating a feature on a default Drupal installation
2. Exporting and Importing the feature on Drupal
3. Modifying that feature for Open Atrium, and
4. Installing the feature on Open Atrium. 

As a KATA, this will involve moving through steps together. To prepare:

1. DISTRIBUTIONS: Prepare a default Drupal 6.x installation and a default Open Atrium installation either on your laptops or on a server someplace.
2. ACCESS: Be able to write to sites/default/modules.  It is optimal if you can run INSERT queries on this database for full benefit.
3. MODIFICATIONS: we're going to build a feature and then export it. For your Default Drupal installation, enable:

• FOR ADMINISTRATION
  
  • Administration Menu (that's how I'll navigate)
  • Admin Role (so you can use modules Features enables)
  • Demo Site (so you can take snapshots and move back in time)
  • Features (obviously)
• FOR CCK
  • CCK Import Custom: Imports previously exported CCK data.
  • Content: Allows administrators to define new content types.
  • Content Copy: Enables ability to import/export field definitions.
  • Node Export: Export sample content
• FOR VIEWS
  • Views: Create customized lists and queries from your database.
  • Views UI: Administrative interface to views.
• FOR OG
  • Organic groups: Enable users to create and manage groups.
  • Organic groups Views integration: Highly recommended.
• FOR COMMITMENTS (Our Feature)
  • Date API: A Date API that can be used by other modules.
  • Date: Defines CCK date/time fields and widgets.
  • Date Popup: Enables jquery popup calendars and time entry widgets for selecting dates and times.
  • Date Timezone: Needed when using Date API.
  • Flag: Create customized flags that users can set on content.

• On Friday (I'm doing a walk-through test Thursday afternoon, so might change these), please download these required files

  Also download the Open Atrium distro and these additional files. See http://netsperience.org/content/blog/drupalcampnyc-7-125 for details

Begin the Kata.

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From Peter's Post:

Bring to Camp

• Your Laptop
• Power Strip (there are outlets, but not enough for all so power strips will be most appreciated)
• Make sure you have the downloads described above on your computer and handy
• Make sure to attend one of the installfest options above.

Schedule on Camp Day!

Detailed schedule will be decided barcamp style with a community discussion starting at 10 am (along with breakfast). Hands-on Intro will definitely be one of the first to start. So specifically as it relates to the hands-on intro here is the schedule on camp day:

• 9:00 am to 10:00 am - Installfest
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am - Community decides full day schedule
• 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Hands-On Intro
• 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Additional sessions (many options!)

See You There!