Preparing for Drupal 7 End-of-Life: Key Considerations for Migration

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Drupal 7’s end-of-life on January 5, 2025, signals the need for sites still using this version to plan their migration to modern Drupal. Jim Birch, Drupal Engineering Manager at Kanopi Studios, explains the complexities of transitioning to newer versions like Drupal 10 and 11, which offer enhanced integration and composable frameworks.

While versions 8 and 9 have also reached end-of-life, their features are crucial for understanding later advancements. Birch stresses the importance of careful planning and expert guidance during migration, recommending organizations collaborate with experienced Drupal developers, such as those at Kanopi Studios, to ensure a seamless transition.

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Title

A Handy Visual Guide to Drupal Versions, from 7 to Modern Drupal

Byline

Jim Birch

Date of Publication

05 September 2024

Organization

Kanopi Studios

URL

https://kanopi.com/blog/a-handy-visual-guide-to-drupal-versions-from-7-to-modern-drupal/

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