Govt Websites and The Transition to Drupal 10: Blog Post
A new article published on Forum One website provides insights into the benefits and considerations of upgrading government websites to Drupal 10. Drupal, an open-source content management system, is widely used by government agencies to power their digital platforms. Drupal 7's end-of-life is approaching in November 2023, so does Drupal 9’s. Government organizations need to plan for the migration to Drupal 10, the latest version.
The article highlights several reasons why government websites should consider upgrading to Drupal 10. Firstly, Drupal 10 offers enhanced security features and ongoing support, ensuring the protection of sensitive government data. It also provides improved performance and scalability, enabling government websites to handle increased traffic and deliver a seamless user experience. Furthermore, Drupal 10 offers a more intuitive and user-friendly administrative interface, making it easier for content editors and administrators to manage and update website content.
The blog post also cites the examples of the following government websites. Among them, some have already moved to Drupal 10 and others on the way towards the transition.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm to School Census
- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
- US Agency for International Development (USAID) Education in Crisis and Conflict Network (ECCN) & Global Reading Network (GRN)
- Washington All-Payer Health Care Claims Database (WAAPCD)
However, the article emphasizes that the migration process to Drupal 10 requires careful planning and execution. Government agencies need to assess their current website infrastructure, modules, and custom functionalities to determine the complexity of the upgrade. It is recommended to engage experienced Drupal developers and leverage automated tools to streamline the migration process and minimize disruption to website operations. Click here to read the blog post for more details.