Site Building

Core Version Requirements Details

If you've decided to subtheme your site, it will be necessary to make certain that your info.yml file references the correct Core version(s) of Drupal (current and possible future) so modules and code will be compatible with your SiteFarm site.

Updating your info.yml file

Add the following line to your info.yml file: 

core_version_requirement: ^9 || ^10 

OR, if you wish to be proactive, you can include the notation for Drupal 11 so you'll be set for the next upgrade in the future, which would change the entry to read:  

Regions Override

What is Regions Override

Regions Override, available from the upper right corner of your admin panel on all page types or under Edit » Additional Options » Page Layout panel, gives you the ability to strip out pre-configured page regions on a page-by-page basis. Removing certain regions can be beneficial especially if using Layout Builder or wishing to take advantage of all available space when presenting output from a View, all without having to implement any subtheming to achieve the same effect.

 

 

Understanding Layout Builder

What is Layout Builder?

Layout Builder is a Drupal Core add-on feature designed to help users create more complex, visually appealing page layouts. This feature is entirely optional, but does require users to review the documentation to fully appreciate and learn its particular requirements and quirks.

Like a far more robust version of the Layout Column Widget which works within the Main Content block, the Layout Builder:

Layout Builder Orientation

Updated - The orientation screenshot has been updated to reflect the change to the content preview section (#12) which has been changed from a checkbox with text to an icon button of an eye. Text/formatting has also been added for the Publication status for easier reading.