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This Podcast details a workshop session, presented at DrupalCon, that guides attendees in crafting custom reports using Looker Studio with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) data to gain deeper website insights. Cameron Panesi from Sandstorm Design leads the session, explaining how to overcome the perceived limitations of GA4's built-in reporting by leveraging Looker Studio's flexibility and extensive customization options. The presentation covers connecting GA4 data, manipulating dimensions and metrics, applying filters and date ranges, and styling reports for improved data visualization and analysis. Furthermore, it touches upon utilizing templates, sharing reports, and briefly mentions advanced features like data blending and drill-down dimensions for more sophisticated analysis.

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This Podcast documents a Security Team Panel discussion focused on the Drupal project's security practices. The team, composed of volunteers, explained their processes for handling security vulnerabilities, including coordinated disclosure and collaboration with maintainers. They outlined what the security team does and does not do, provided statistics on their activities, and discussed initiatives like Drupal Stewart for mitigating risks. The panel also addressed common misconceptions about Drupal security, the end-of-life of Drupal 7, and survey feedback regarding user confidence and awareness of security resources.

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This Podcast details a youtube presentation that features Mike Herchel, a Drupal core contributor, discussing the future of Drupal theming, with a focus on single directory components (SDC) and the upcoming Experience Builder. Herchel outlines the evolution of Drupal theming, highlighting advancements like Twig and the new icon API. He explores how to make SDCs compatible with Experience Builder, addressing challenges with data structures and image handling. The presentation also touches on the impact of AI and in-browser code editing on Drupal front-end development.

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This Podcast outlines the IXP Fellowship, a community-driven initiative designed to encourage organizations to hire and mentor individuals new to Drupal. The program aims to bridge the gap between trained but inexperienced Drupal developers (ISPs) and available job opportunities. By incentivizing companies with contribution credits and recognition on drupal.org for successfully engaging ISPs in paid roles with mentorship and community contributions, the initiative seeks to expand the Drupal talent pool. The discussion covers the program's origins, structure, requirements for both ISPs and hiring organizations, and future goals, including regional growth and potential grant funding.

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The podcast captures a presentation about optimizing website performance and user privacy using Google Tag Manager (GTM) and privacy management platforms. The speaker, Brian Dannon, explains how to implement an "afterload" event in GTM to delay the firing of marketing and analytics tags, thereby improving Core Web Vitals scores crucial for search engine rankings. He discusses the challenges of balancing tracking needs with user consent, particularly in light of stricter privacy regulations like GDPR, and explores strategies for managing cookie categorization and obtaining user opt-ins. The presentation also touches upon the complexities of integrating third-party tools and the potential shift towards first-party data collection and analysis methods. Finally, it briefly covers techniques for enhancing website speed by optimizing font and CSS delivery within a Drupal content management system.

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This Podcast outlines a presentation by Phil Bretherton from Acquia about achieving enterprise agility through effective Drupal website governance and the role of Multi-Experience Operations (MEO). The talk explores the challenges and importance of governance, including different types like brand, content, code, and platform, emphasizing finding a balance between centralized and federated approaches. Significant attention is given to Drupal code governance, discussing the pitfalls of overly restrictive or permissive models and advocating for compromise and clear rules. Finally, the presentation introduces MEO as a technology that supports governance principles through features like centralized management, controlled releases, and scalability, enabling organizations to implement their governance strategies effectively across multiple Drupal sites.

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This Podcast documents a presentation titled "Mapping Success - Building Effective Product Roadmaps for Drupal Projects." The speaker, Carrie Greer, who has extensive experience in the Drupal community, guides the audience through the essential elements of creating and utilizing product roadmaps specifically for Drupal implementations. The presentation emphasizes the strategic importance of roadmaps in aligning stakeholders, communicating progress, and balancing short-term needs with long-term vision, drawing parallels to puppy training plans. Key themes explored include adapting general roadmapping principles to the unique aspects of Drupal, such as its module architecture and community-driven release cycles, as well as practical advice on prioritization techniques, timeline management, and resource allocation for successful Drupal projects.

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This Podcast captures a panel discussion titled "Using Your Superpowers to Lead in a Male Dominated Industry," featuring women leaders and a male ally from the tech company Four Kitchens. The conversation explores the panelists' origin stories in leadership, the "superpowers" they've developed, and their experiences navigating a male-dominated field. Topics such as challenging gender stereotypes, the importance of allyship, addressing impostor syndrome, and strategies for uplifting women in the workplace are openly discussed. Panelists share personal anecdotes about career growth, mentorship, recruitment practices, and the need for active advocacy. The discussion aims to foster a more inclusive environment by highlighting the unique perspectives and contributions of women leaders and encouraging actionable steps for positive change.

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This Podcast features Mandy Enger and Danielle Baramy from Jakala, formerly FFW, discussing the complexities of website migration and site consolidation projects. Drawing on their shared experiences, they highlight common challenges like stakeholder alignment, content management, SEO preservation, and technical debt. Their presentation offers proactive strategies and best practices for navigating these issues, emphasizing a user-first approach, structured content modeling, careful URL management, and reducing unnecessary technical burdens for a successful consolidation. They share real-world examples illustrating their points and provide questions for organizations undertaking such projects.

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This Podcast features a Drupal developer explaining the Experience Builder. The speaker highlights its integration of React for a client-side rendered application that communicates with Drupal's backend. Experience Builder allows content editing with a live preview and a React-powered form that interacts with Drupal's rendering. It introduces a "semic coupled theme engine" and Single Directory Components (SDCs) for creating reusable UI elements with defined properties. The presentation also showcases in-browser code component creation using Preact and Tailwind CSS, along with experimental features like code overrides and low-level extension possibilities via Redux. The aim is to offer developers a flexible and interactive Drupal content building experience, while acknowledging ongoing development and future enhancements.

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