Key Benefits of Upgrading from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10

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To The New highlights the significant benefits of upgrading from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10, which enhances security, performance, usability, and access to modern features. Security is greatly improved as Drupal 10 provides regular updates and adopts the latest security practices, addressing vulnerabilities in older versions. Performance gains come from a modern architecture and enhanced caching, resulting in faster page loads and improved SEO. User experience is enriched with a more intuitive admin interface, CKEditor 5 for content editing, Layout Builder for customizable layouts, and better media management.

Mobile responsiveness and modern development practices, including PHP 8.1 and Symfony framework support, are also key advantages. Accessibility standards and long-term support ensure inclusivity and ongoing updates. Integration capabilities and migration tools like the Migrate API make the upgrade process manageable, future-proofing websites. With Drupal 7's end-of-life on January 5, 2025, upgrading to Drupal 10 becomes essential for maintaining security and relevance.

Source Reference

Title

Upgrade from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10+: Key Advantages

Byline

Jeet

Date of Publication

10 July 2024

Organization

TO THE NEW

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