For a while now I have been thinking about writing a blog post about Amazon Web Services (AWS) tools that have become a part of my toolkit recently. However, there are plenty of wonderful in-depth articles about specific parts of AWS and I really only wanted to focus on some of the parts to help demystify the storm of acronyms and code names that can make the AWS environment seem a bit opaque.
When maintaining a Drupal 8 site in production, it’s often necessary to make changes within the site’s database, specifically when it comes to modifying settings or data that is not handled by Drupal’s YAML file-based configuration management API. Some common examples of settings or data not handled by the configuration management API include the following:
At Hook 42 we value inclusivity in all aspects of our business. From the people we hire to the products we build, creating a space that is accessible to everyone is important to us.
Web accessibility, or a11y for short, is becoming a bigger and bigger priority for many organizations. And that's where we come in. With a team of experts working by your side, we can be your on-call a11y specialists, helping you achieve your digital accessibility goals.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to web accessibility. We carefully review and analyze each area of your website to set you up for success. Since there are a number of ways to be compliant, we've got you covered from beginning to end. No matter what stage of a project you're in, we can help you create a path forward.
Hook 42 provides the following accessibility services:
From start to finish, we implement accessible best practices throughout our projects. This means in content strategy phases, design phases and development phases, we're looking for ways to improve accessibility. Each project is carefully tested and spot-checked throughout the course of the build to ensure accessible implementation.
If you plan from the start to build an accessible product, web accessibility becomes much more manageable. However, not always is there a case for starting fresh. Hook 42 also tackles web accessibility by itself. We have consulted with numerous clients to help develop an accessibility plan and remediation schedule, working as an extension of your team.
Hook 42 can work with you in the following ways to improve the accessibility of your existing website:
Our accessibility specialists are certified from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) in Core Competencies (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies or CPACC), Technical Competencies (Web Accessibility Specialist or WAS), and Web Accessibility (Certified Professional in Web Accessibility or CPWA). We're proud to be advocates for progress within web accessibility and are continuously providing our clients with a better understanding of how to do the same.
Whether you're looking for a consultant, a designer, or a developer, our team builds accessibility into their process to ensure the most inclusive results. At Hook 42, we're always looking for ways to make the web more accessible to everyone and we'd love to help you achieve your accessibility goals. Together we can create a space that everyone can access.
Building the process, tools, and environment for rapid and predictable development will help speed your business initiative's time to market. Our team can help efficiently scale development efforts for the most complex technology stacks and large teams of contributors while keeping the budget in check and the release train moving.
Our team combines best practices in project management, process efficiency, development standards, and automated testing to ensure your site is stable while it undergoes its evolution over time.
The project management and process improvement experts at Hook 42 utilize customized workflows and tools to adapt to your business needs. Whether they are "light and tight" or large-scale enterprise in nature, we've got a methodology that works for all. Our team has many Certified ScrumMasters and Certified Scrum Product Owners that can help tune your product roadmap, prioritize work, and enable the implementation teams to quickly execute change.
We automate pre-production environment creation and leverage Continuous Integration (CI) tools to create a seamless connection between people and systems. We've done rich customizations of JIRA and Confluence that tailor to specific process and implementation methodologies.
Infrastructure management is a true love of ours and we've worked with many platforms that support pre-production and production environments. As the environment we work for evolves, we need to evolve our tools and process along with it. We are continuously striving to optimize process and procedure through customizations of tried and true platforms. We are consistently evaluating emerging technologies for process improvements as well. No matter the scenario, our team can help customize and debug your DevOp procedures to align better with the flow of your organization.
Hook 42 can help you define and prioritize your business objectives to create an execution plan that fits your business model.
With the advancements of technology, the global reach of the digital landscape, and the rapid growth of competition in a crowded market, it is imperative to your business to have a successful plan of action to address the disruption.
We are seeing a shift in how organizations operate, and how key adaptability is to the success of a business. Taking charge, and going with the punches will allow you to transform challenges into triumph, and outshine your competitors.
Hook 42’s strategic business consulting helps clients streamline internal operations for optimal performance. Our strategies help businesses face adversity, modernize business models and theories, surpass business goals, and ultimately prepare for a future of success.
Being in a position to face whatever the future brings in stride is the ultimate goal of Hook 42 strategies. Focusing closely on your industry model, and specific needs, we are able to help you scale comfortably and with minimal disruption.
Are you feeling growing pains within your business structure? Or maybe you’re unsure how to scale your business to align with your goals? Preparing for a new part of your business model to go to market? Whatever changes your business is going through means there is an opportunity for business analysis.
Hook 42 business consulting solutions are custom to your business, and crafted to shape you for the future, get in touch today!
The Hook 42 team had a great time at Stanford Drupal Camp this weekend. Kristen and Aimee presented two sessions each and four other members of our team attended, Lindsay, K2 (Kristin), Marc, and Marc's 15 year old son Dean. It was the first Drupal camp experience for the extended team and they enjoyed the great topics, beautiful facilities, and the welcoming community. Many thanks to the Stanford Drupal community for hosting such a great event!
