Drupal 9's End of Life: Promet Source Answers FAQs

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Promet Source has shared an illuminating blog post authored by Cassey Bowden, delving into the frequently asked questions surrounding the impending End of Life (EOL) of Drupal 9 in November 2023. As the countdown to this crucial juncture continues, the blog post seeks to address pertinent concerns and emphasize the need for timely action.

This pivotal moment in November 2023 will mark the second occasion in Drupal's history where an EOL date will signify a definitive hard stop, devoid of extended support possibilities and commercial vendors capable of providing off-grid security maintenance and bug fixes. A parallel instance occurred in November 2021, when Drupal 8 reached its EOL due to the decommissioning of Symfony 3.

The upcoming November milestone will see Drupal 9's EOL aligning with the decommissioning of Symfony 4. With Drupal versions post-Drupal 8 built on the Symfony open-source PHP web application framework, the discontinuation of a Symfony version prompts the EOL for the corresponding Drupal version.

One silver lining is the relative ease of migration from Drupal 9 to Drupal 10, a process aptly described as an "upgrade" rather than a migration. This streamlined upgrade process is a far cry from the complex endeavours associated with the migration from Drupal 7.

A significant shift lies in the fact that prior to Drupal's alignment with Symfony, commercial vendors could step in post-EOL to offer extended commercial support. However, this landscape has evolved, and November 2023 indeed marks a hard stop for Drupal 9. The absence of bug fixes, security maintenance, and community support post-EOL can usher in unwelcome vulnerabilities for Drupal 9 site owners.

With Drupal 9's EOL on the horizon, site owners and the Drupal community at large are encouraged to explore the full blog post on Promet Source's platform, arming themselves with insights that can guide strategic decisions and facilitate a smooth progression toward Drupal 10.

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