Navigating the Transition from Drupal 7: Challenges and Recommendations
Jeremiah Davis, in a recent article published on Horizontal Blog, addresses the challenges and complexities associated with upgrading from Drupal 7 to a newer platform, particularly with the release of Drupal 11 and the looming End of Life date for Drupal 7 on January 5th, 2025. Jeremiah advocates for a 'start over' approach, urging organizations to construct a new, modern site tailored to their current needs, shedding light on the accumulation of technical debt and outdated functionalities.
Emphasizing Drupal's competence in handling complex data structures and integrations, Jeremiah also extols the virtues of the built-in Migrate framework for content migration while underscoring the simplification of future upgrades and the cost-effectiveness of transitioning to modern versions of Drupal. The article encourages organizations to plan their transition away from Drupal 7, elucidating the importance of partnering with organizations capable of facilitating a successful digital transformation.
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