Marc Berger (codechefmarc)

I've been been working on websites since 1996 and moved into dynamic database-driven websites in 2006. I was introduced to Drupal while working at my local community college and I immediately fell in love with the platform. I decided to become a full-time web developer for a wine company, developing marketing and eCommerce websites for a multitude of brands using many different versions of Drupal. I transitioned to a senior backend engineering role at Four Kitchens in 2022.

I am always looking for a challenge - I try and add something new to my toolbox for every project and build — be it a new CSS technology, creating custom APIs, or testing out new processes for development. I enjoy collaborating with my colleagues and discuss ideas on how to make content editors’ and publishers’ jobs easier.

My latest interests revolve around creating custom and contributed modules to help solve challenges for site builders. I am also very interested in the site editing workflow including Paragraphs, Layout Builder, Single Directory Components and component-driven development.

Recent blog posts I've written:

How to use Drush generate to create custom Drush commands: https://www.fourkitchens.com/blog/development/custom-drush-commands-drus...

Rebuilding a custom module in contrib: https://www.fourkitchens.com/blog/development/import-localist-data-drupa...

I also gave a talk about the Localist Drupal module at BADCamp 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeMKa_6yFCk

To relax, I love to cook and try new recipes and techniques in the kitchen. I also enjoy taking weekend trips with my family around Northern California, building LEGOs with my son, trying out new board games, playing Minecraft, listening to a variety of music, and hiking.