Getting Started for Developers
Set up your local environment, contribute code, and build custom features for YMCA Website Services.
Developer Hub
Build features, contribute code, and customize YMCA Website Services.
Welcome, Developers! 💻
Tools, documentation, and resources for building with YMCA Website Services.
New here? Start with our Getting Started Guide for Developers.
Getting Started for Developers
Set up your development environment, understand contribution workflows, and submit your first pull request.
You'll learn:
- Local development setup (DDEV)
- Git workflow and branching strategy
- Coding standards and best practices
- Submitting and reviewing pull requests
Tech Stack
Understand YMCA Website Services architecture: Drupal 11, Composer workflows, Docker environments, and development tools.
You'll learn:
- Drupal 11 core and modules
- Composer dependency management
- Local development setup (DDEV)
- CI/CD pipeline
Quick Reference
Drush commands, Git workflows, debugging techniques, and developer shortcuts. Essential commands at your fingertips.
You'll learn:
- Common Drush commands
- Configuration import/export
- Cache clearing and rebuilding
- Database updates
Troubleshooting
Debug WSOD, permission errors, Composer conflicts, and performance issues. Comprehensive error solutions.
You'll learn:
- Debugging White Screen of Death
- Fixing Composer dependencies
- Resolving permission errors
- Performance optimization
Contributing
Submit pull requests, follow code standards, and join the YMCA Website Services community. Your contributions matter!
You'll learn:
- Contribution workflow
- Code review standards
- Pull request guidelines
- Community communication