Add Better Exposed Filters module to GovCMS

[silverham]

** What value does this module/package add to GovCMS?

Add agility to customize Drupal Views Exposed filters. For me that mans ability to use checkboxes instead of multi-select dropdown.

https://www.drupal.org/project/better_exposed_filters

** Please provide a brief outline of what this module does.

See above.

** Who does this module benefit:
[X] end users
[ ] content editors
[X] site builders
[ ] themers
[X] developers

Developer, no custom code to convert filters.
Site builder, can functionality via Views UI admin settings screens.
End users, better UI to use views.

** How could you provide/replicate the functionality of this module using alternative methods, eg in your theme?

With some PHP code via hooks, yes.

** If this module styles or alters HTML or JavaScript output, can the functionality be provided via the theme? What alternatives have you considered.

** What is the maintenance and support status of the module. Describe the issue queue activity.

Has active Drupal 9 branch. GovCMS 7 already has the module included.

** What permissions are needed to utilize the module (and are any new permissions provided by the module)?

No new permissions.

** Does the module modify the database structure and/or store additional metadata on nodes or other entities? If so, why? What are the risks for future updates?

Adds dependency to views config files if it is used as the Exposed form style for a view.

** Is the module designed to capture anonymous user data?

No.

** Is the output of the module typically fully cacheable? Would the inclusion of this module potentially render pages uncacheable.

Yes cacheable.

** What is your assessment of the quality of this module, the contribution history of the module's maintainers, and the uptake of the module within the Drupal community?

Very active community. Commits nearly every week.

** Additional information

See GovCMS 8 issue.
govCMS/GovCMS8#137
@gargsuchi @brett-sargeant

[thisisalistairsaccount]

Does anyone else have a need for this module included for their sites? Leaving this to seek further community interest before we consider including.

To note, there appears to be a dependency regarding jQuery UI as per https://www.drupal.org/node/3067969 among others.

[silverham]

ok thanks @thisisalistairsaccount , I'm keen for module that offers checkboxes, but i'm not tied to a specific module.

[thisisalistairsaccount]

This module now has a Drupal 10 release and is marked as stable. If anyone else has an interest in this module, please leave a comment on this issue

[Gumnutt]

I think this module would be a great addition to the GovCMS platform. It provides a nice extension to views

[StephenOllman]

It's a very useful module to have when you need to use something other than a select box filter in a view.
+1 for me.

[Tuffy78]

Yes please!

[orchard-dinkar]

It would be a good addition. Having auto submit of filters without having to click on APPLY FILTERS button would be good for the users to easily navigate on a views page with loads of filters.

[xrayfish]

+1 yes please

[dibs]

+1 yes please