Integrate Twitter and Drupal Using the Twitter Module in Drupal 7
⏱1h 13m | 🎥16 Lessons
Learn how to create a Twitter application and setup the OAuth and Twitter module. Then we’ll look at how to import tweets and display them using Views, as well as, how to post tweets directly from Drupal.
Twitter has really become a powerful platform since its launch in 2006. In the last few years alone its been used in a few revolutions and it’s been the place to go for breaking news. Whether you use it on a daily basis or not; you can’t deny its power.
In this series, you’ll learn how to create a Twitter application and setup the OAuth and Twitter module. Then we’ll look at how to import tweets and display them using Views, as well as, how to post tweets directly from Drupal.
NOTE: This course uses the 7.x-5.x branch of the Twitter module.
Course Outline
Installation and Configuration
We start the course by creating a Twitter application and configuring the Twitter and OAuth module in Drupal.
Importing Tweets
In this section, learn how to import tweets for a specific account. We also look at how to debug importing issues.
Displaying Tweets
In this section, you’ll learn how to display imported tweets using Views and how to display a timeline in Drupal.
Posting Tweets
In this section, you’ll learn the multiple ways to post tweets directly from Drupal.
Extras
In this section, we learn a few other things we can do with Twitter and Drupal.