How ECA Simplifies Form Modifications in Drupal Without Code

In his post ECA Use Case: Modifying Forms, Jürgen outlines how traditional form changes in Drupal require writing PHP code via hook_form_alter() and maintaining a custom module. ECA offers a no-code alternative by allowing form changes, like showing/hiding fields, changing labels, or adding validation, to be modeled visually as configuration. While the current interface has a steep learning curve, it drastically lowers the technical barrier for site builders.

Looking ahead, Jürgen envisions an ECA interface that integrates directly into Drupal’s form editing context. Instead of navigating a blank canvas, users would start with preconfigured templates tied to the form they're editing, with only relevant actions and events shown. This future UI could eliminate 90% of current usability hurdles, making ECA a truly accessible tool for non-coders managing form behaviour in Drupal.