Drupal's Single Directory Components (SDC) represent a significant shift in how we approach component-based theming by grouping templates, CSS, and JavaScript into a single directory. This architecture simplifies both the organization and the management of theme components, making it easier for developers to maintain and scale Drupal projects. SDC ensures that all assets related to a component are located in one place, streamlining the development process and reducing complexity for front-end and back-end teams alike.
The SDC Display module adds flexibility by allowing developers and site builders to link components directly through Drupal’s admin interface. It breaks down theming barriers by making components reusable and accessible, enabling site builders and themers to map and manage components without relying solely on custom code. As a result, it makes it easier to adapt and reuse components across different sections of a site without manual intervention. In this session, we’ll showcase a practical demo of SDC and SDC Display in action, illustrating how to efficiently build and connect SDC components for a faster and more maintainable development workflow. We’ll also touch on how Additionally, we’ll discuss strategies to improve collaboration between designers, front-end developers (FEDs) and back-end developers (BEDs), enabling each to work more efficiently within their areas of expertise.