Drupal CMS 1.0: A Hands-On Review by Lukas Fischer

Lukas Fischer of Netnode AG provides a hands-on demo and review of Drupal CMS 1.0, which is officially released on January 15, 2025. Lukas explores the platform’s features, highlighting its ease of use and pre-configured capabilities designed to simplify website development for marketers and content teams. He explains that Drupal CMS 1.0 is built on Drupal core but offers pre-configured tools, known as recipes, to help users quickly set up common tasks such as search, media management, and accessibility improvements. Lukas notes that the platform’s automatic updates and AI-driven capabilities, including the Drupal agent chatbot, enhance usability and efficiency. He clarifies the distinction between Drupal CMS as a product with out-of-the-box features and Drupal core as the framework it is built upon. Throughout the demonstration, Lukas installs and tests various recipes, content types, and AI tools, finding the platform intuitive and efficient for both experienced users and newcomers. However, he points out certain limitations, such as the inability of the AI assistant to create content nodes directly. Lukas concludes by praising the smooth installation process, polished user experience, and the potential of future enhancements like the Experience Builder, which is expected to launch later in 2025.