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, and then can run these two commands:
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php -d memory_limit=256M web/core/scripts/drupal quick-start demo_umami
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Module developers guide
The Developing for Drupal handbook will help you to write your own modules and to collaborate with the community on shared projects.
Essential development tools overview
The development tools will help you create Drupal sites faster and with less effort. So let’s take a look at the essential tools to use to develop with Drupal.
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