An Enriching Experience to Carry Forward: Reflections from DrupalCon Asia
Reflecting on my experience at DrupalCon Singapore 2024, I had the opportunity to attend several insightful sessions on December 9th and 10th, present my own session on December 10th, and participate as a mentor during the Contribution Day on the 11th.

Sessions Attended on December 9th:
- Server-side Rendering a Drupal Site with Next.js
This session explored the benefits and challenges of decoupling Drupal's frontend and implementing server-side rendering with Next.js. The discussion provided valuable insights into enhancing performance and user experience through modern JavaScript frameworks. - Beyond Boundaries: The Triumph of a Decoupled Web Portal for IDMC
The presentation showcased the development of a decoupled web portal for the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, highlighting the project's success in delivering dynamic content and improved user engagement. - Automating Behavior-Driven Development: Boosting Productivity with Template-Driven Test Experience
This session delved into establishing a development process for Drupal custom modules, emphasizing automated testing using PHPUnit and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to enhance productivity and code quality.
Sessions Attended on December 10th:
- Drupal CMS Panel: Key Leads Answer Your Questions
An engaging panel featuring key leaders from the Drupal community discussing the future of Drupal, current challenges, and opportunities, while addressing questions from the audience. - Building Multi-Language Sites in Drupal: Unlocking Global Potential
This session provided insights into extending website reach to a global audience by building robust multi-language sites in Drupal, ensuring seamless user experience and content quality. - Innovation and the Future of Drupal
A discussion on the innovative directions and future prospects of Drupal, highlighting the community's efforts in adapting to emerging technologies and market needs.
My Presentation on December 10th:

I had the privilege of presenting my session titled "Enhancing Drupal SEO with real time updates - Integrating Site Studio into Yoast SEO." I’m excited to share some of my thoughts on the ideas we discussed during the session. The concept of integrating dynamic content from Site Studio into Yoast SEO meta fields seemed to resonate with the audience. Many attendees appreciated how this approach automates SEO workflows and ensures consistency in content representation.
Some of the key questions raised during the session were about scalability, token flexibility, and how this solution could be extended to other modules. These questions highlighted the interest in using Drupal for dynamic content management and SEO automation
Contribution Day and Mentoring on December 11th:


On the final day, I participated in the Contribution Day, where I had the opportunity to mentor fellow Drupal enthusiasts. Collaborating with the community to enhance Drupal's features and addressing issues was a rewarding experience, reinforcing the collaborative spirit that drives Drupal's success.
Overall Experience:
DrupalCon Singapore 2024 was an enriching experience, offering a blend of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Engaging with the global Drupal community, attending insightful sessions, and contributing to the project's growth were the highlights of the event. I look forward to applying the knowledge gained and continuing my active participation in the Drupal community.