Talking Drupal #489 Highlights the IXP Community Initiative

Staff Reporter

In the latest episode of Talking Drupal (#489), hosts John Picozzi and Nic Laflin welcome guests Carlos Ospina and Mike Anello to discuss the IXP Fellowship Initiative, Workplace Developer Training, and efforts to make Drupal more accessible to smaller organizations. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between Drupal newcomers and job opportunities by offering structured, paid internships focused on meaningful contributions.

Key discussion points included the importance of the IXP initiative, its current progress, and strategies to encourage businesses to participate. The conversation also explored how Drupal has evolved over the past decade and what changes are needed to make entry into the community more feasible.

Additionally, the episode features Cloudflare Turnstile as the Module of the Week. This module provides an alternative to intrusive CAPTCHA widgets, improving user experience while maintaining security.

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