Drupal 8 is (almost) here and if you are a developer, it is time to start learning Drupal 8 module development. Module development in Drupal 8 represents a major shift from Drupal 7. This is the first tutorial in a series where I’ll be going through the process of learning Drupal 8 development. The module that we create in this tutorial is as simple as it can be and is aimed at helping you get a feel for the module structure, creating a basic controller, routes, menu items and custom blocks.