Apply a Patch - the quick way

In this video, we are going to take a look at how to apply a patch from the issue queue of a contributed module.

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We are going to be checking an actual problem that exists with the devel kint module currently. We are going to search for the problem that we are experiencing and we are going to check the correct version of the module on which the patch applies.

Here is how to install git on your local environment:

Also, keep in mind that if you are watching this video later - the version of the devel module that you have might have this patch already merged.

Check the issue in the devel issue queue:

In our example we applied the patch to the 8.x-1.2+16-dev version cleanly.

[damygeebo]

"Apply a Patch - the long, long way"

[rockydonet]

That's really clear and helpful guide, cheers !

[ramit_m]

Great tutorial. Thank you so much for making it.

[rockydonet]

woo, so great tutorial! realy help me out : D

[dipanshubiswas]

I have request can you please upload one video for creating a patch for any module, another how to earn credit.

[MrGrimm]

this is NOT a quick way AT ALL! In fact tbh doing it by hand with notepad++ would be "quicker" not that it's advised, but your title remains very misleading! Thumbs down.