Drupal 11: Key Enhancements and Features for Developers

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Greg O'Toole's blog post on Acquia delves into the enhancements brought by Drupal 11, providing a comprehensive comparison with Drupal 10. Key improvements include a faster administration backend, an enhanced permissions system, and the addition of the Announcements Feed module for site admins.

The new Navigation module offers a customizable, left-aligned toolbar for easier navigation. The integration of Single-Directory Components (SDCs) streamlines UI component creation, while decoupled navigation is simplified through dedicated API endpoints. JavaScript modernization includes the replacement of jQuery UI and the introduction of on-the-fly minification. Debugging is improved with Twig Development Mode, and caching controls are more flexible. CKEditor 5 enhances authoring and editing, while improved menu creation, content modeling, and media management offer better user experiences.

The Workspaces module now supports stable staging environments, and new access policy capabilities provide more granular control. Lazy loading improvements enhance user experience, and significant core code optimizations boost performance. The Gander testing framework tracks core performance metrics, ensuring consistent improvements. Drupal 11.1, expected in December, promises further enhancements.

Source Reference

Title

The Power of Drupal 11

Byline

Greg O'Toole

Date of Publication

15 July 2024

Organization

Acquia

Drupal 11

Acquia

Web Development

Content Management

JavaScript

Digital Experience

CMS

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