Gathering Requirements for a Drupal 10 Newsletter Module

Here's how we can break down the requirements and split them into manageable tasks for your Drupal 10 newsletter module:

1. Core functionalities:

• Subscriber Management:
  • Task 1.1: Allow users to subscribe/unsubscribe to the newsletter through a form.
  • Task 1.2: Store subscriber information securely (email address, name - optional).
  • Task 1.3: Implement double opt-in for confirmation (optional).
• Newsletter Creation:
  • Task 2.1: Create a content type or interface for building newsletters.
  • Task 2.2: Allow adding content like text, images, and links to the newsletter.
  • Task 2.3: Integrate with existing content types (e.g., embed articles) (optional).
• Campaign Management:
  • Task 3.1: Define different newsletter lists or segments (optional).
  • Task 3.2: Schedule newsletter delivery for specific times (optional).
  • Task 3.3: Track opens, clicks, and bounces for campaign reports (optional).

2. Additional functionalities (consider based on your needs):

• Email Design:
  • Task 4.1: Allow customization of email templates for branding.
  • Task 4.2: Integrate with a drag-and-drop editor for easy newsletter building (optional).
• Integrations:
  • Task 5.1: Integrate with email marketing services like Mailchimp → (optional).
  • Task 5.2: Integrate with user profiles for personalized content (optional).

3. Non-functional requirements:

• Security: Ensure secure storage of subscriber data (GDPR compliance).
• Scalability: Design the module to handle a growing subscriber base.
• User Interface: Develop a user-friendly interface for managing subscribers and campaigns.

Prioritizing Tasks:

• Start with the core functionalities (Tasks 1.1 - 2) for a basic newsletter system.
• Add additional features (Tasks 4 & 5) based on your specific needs and complexity.

Remember:

• Leverage existing Drupal core functionalities like user management and content creation.
• Explore existing modules like " Mailchimp → " or "Simplenews" for inspiration or potential integration.
• We could break down each task further into smaller, more manageable steps for development.

This breakdown provides a starting point for our newsletter module development in Drupal 10.