The inside story on Drupal.org's coming support for merge requests and issue forks - Tag1 TeamTalk #022

Throughout Drupal's history, contributors have rallied around Drupal.org as the single source of truth for both the code running Drupal and the infrastructure powering Drupal's issue queues, source control, and automated testing. As the Drupal Association continues on its journey to integrate GitLab features with Drupal.org, we're beginning to see the first glimpses of how Drupal contribution and issue management will evolve thanks to cutting-edge functionality like merge requests and issue forks in GitLab. But what happens with all of the surrounding tooling for Drupal.org, including DrupalCI and the longstanding issue queues themselves?Soon, for the first time, Drupal contributors will be able to create merge requests and issue forks that make reviewing, suggesting changes to, and testing code much easier across the board. All activity will be reported back to the issue on Drupal.org, but contributors will be able to provide direct code comments and code review on the merge request as well. With Drupal.org's massive store of metadata, landing on the optimal solution required significant discovery and evaluation of how Drupal contribution would change in light of the move to GitLab. And with an initial beta launched just before DrupalCon Global this year, there are already more than a hundred projects in the Drupal ecosystem participating in the program.In another special edition of our Tag1 Team Talks series, learn about what features will be part of Drupal.org's support for merge requests and issue forks, what the future of DrupalCI looks like in light of modern approaches to automated testing, and how you can not only take advantage of the ongoing beta but also how you can get involved as a contributor to one of the most important initiatives in Drupal's history. Join Tim Lehnen (Chief Technology Officer, Drupal Association), Neil Drumm (Senior Technologist, Drupal Association), Michael Meyers (Managing Director, Tag1 Consulting), and your host Preston So (Editor in Chief, Tag1 Consulting) for a fireside chat about the future of contribution and collaboration on Drupal.org.

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From global technology consulting firm Tag1 Consulting, Tag1 Team Talks are wide-ranging, in-depth conversations about implementing various open-source technologies, including the business prerogatives and technical ins and outs with leading web developers and technologists. Join us as we explore trends in open source. About Tag1 At Tag1, we are redefining the boundaries of digital possibilities. As a leading name in the industry, we are committed to delivering innovative and tailored solutions that meet your specific needs. Our strength lies in our team. We boast a roster of highly skilled professionals, many of whom are principal architects and maintainers of crucial Drupal projects and core initiatives. Their wealth of experience and unique insights drive our success. Our expertise at Tag1 is both broad and deep. We specialize in Enterprise-Scale Web Applications, CMS solutions, Drupal Upgrades and Migrations, and Full Digital Transformations. We also excel in Integrations and Custom Development, ensuring our solutions align with your business objectives. In Infrastructure and Scalability Architecture, we design systems ready to meet current needs and scale with future growth. Our capabilities are diverse, proven, and reliable. Security at Tag1 is a fundamental aspect, not an afterthought. We prioritize safeguarding your digital assets in every solution we deliver. We proudly partner with industry leaders, including Global 500s (Google, Sumitomo), Fortune 500s (Symantec, Albemarle), system integrators (NTT, Capgemini), government agencies (the White House, the European Union), media companies (NY Times, Al Jazeera), educational institutions (Stanford, Smithsonian Institute), not-for-profits (AFL-CIO, ACLU), and more.