Drupal module example: uw_cta

Creating new field type, with new formatter and widget. Using link field as parent (extending link field class).

Adding folowing field columns:

• cta_type - varchar(255) - uses select field on add/edit form.
• cta_theme - varchar(255) - uses select field on add/edit form.
• cta_description - text(normal) - uses textfield add/edit form.

Formatter uses simple markup to display all field properties.

Widget - defines html elements how add/edit form displays fields.

How to use this

This is a Drupal module, to install clone this repo to /modules or /modules/custom folder inside your Drupal. Enable it using drush or UI. Once enabled it will add new field type. Try adding new field type called UW CTA field from the list of available fields. On display form and display tabs, there are formatter and widget for this new field.

Drupal version used: 8.8.2

To do

• Add field template