Twig is a PHP-based compiled templating language. When your web page renders, the Twig engine takes the template and converts it into a ‘compiled’ PHP template which is stored in a protected directory in sites/default/files/php/twig. The compilation is done once, template files are cached for reuse and are recompiled on clearing the Twig cache.
Here’s a simple PHP OOP-based class that you can use in a custom Drupal 10 module to implement IP blocking and whitelisting, along with a form to manage IPs. 1. Define the PHP Class (IPManager.php) Put this in your module’s src/Service/IPManager.php. PHPnamespace Drupal\your_module\Service; use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\RequestStack; class IPManager { protected $requestStack; // Define allowed and blocked IPs for simplicity. protected $whitelist = [‘127.0.0.1’]; … Read more
Drupal 11 has officially landed, and it’s more than just another major version. It marks a transformation in how we build, manage, and deliver digital experiences.Drupal 11 has officially landed, and it’s more than just another major version. It marks a transformation in how we build, manage, and deliver digital experiences. Let’s explore what makes … Read more
Drupal 10 introduced several key improvements that enhance performance, developer experience, and maintainability compared to Drupal 9 and earlier versions. Here are some of the major performance-related improvements: 1. Symfony 6 & PHP 8.1/8.2 Support Drupal 10 runs on Symfony 6, a faster and more efficient framework than Symfony 4 (used in Drupal 9). Full support for PHP 8.1 and … Read more
In PHP, the Garbage Collector (GC) is responsible for automatically manages memory, freeing up resources that are no longer in use by your scripts, preventing memory leaks. PHP primarily uses reference counting, but it also has a cycle collector to deal with more complex scenarios like circular references. Freeing objects that are no longer needed prevents memory leaks. The GC … Read more