Support DDEV – Become a Sponsor Today!
Support DDEV – Become a Sponsor Today!
65% towards $12,000 per month goal
Donate Now
  • Blog
  • Newsletter
  • About
  • Submit News
  • Submit Job Posts
  • Contact
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Featured
    • DrupalCon Atlanta
    • Blog Syndication
    • Press Releases
  • Events
    • DrupalCon Atlanta
    • Upcoming Events
    • Upcoming DrupalCamps
    • Upcoming Meetups
    • List of All DrupalCamps
    • List of All Meetups
    • Drupal Podcasts
  • Interviews
  • Learn Drupal
    • Getting Started With Drupal
    • Latest Tutorials On Drupal
    • Latest Drupal Event Sessions
    • Drupal Books
    • Drupal GIS
    • Drupal E-Commerce
    • Drupal SEO
    • Drupal Strategic Initiatives
    • Anti-Spam Modules for Drupal
    • Drupal Community Initiatives
  • Jobs
    • Latest Jobs
    • Job Seekers
    • Independent Consultants
  • Ask
  • Open
  • Drupal AI
  • News
  • Events
  • Interviews
  • Learn Drupal
  • Jobs
  • Ask
  • Open
  • Drupal AI
interview
10 min read

The AI Guy from QED42: Alphons Jaimon in Talks with TDT

In an exclusive interview with The DropTimes, Alphons Jaimon, AI Engineer at QED42, discusses his rapid transition from traditional web development to leading AI initiatives, sharing insights on integrating artificial intelligence with Drupal systems, building production-grade solutions like the Illinois Legal Aid chatbot, and his strategic approach to keeping complex AI processes separate from content management systems while maintaining seamless user experiences.
by Alka Elizabeth
Discover Drupal
4 min read

Drupal Community Pulls Fabricated Form API Article from Planet Drupal

A widely shared article about Drupal 11 turned out to be entirely fabricated, prompting swift action from the community and raising alarms about AI-generated misinformation in technical publishing. Here's what really happened, and what it means for Drupal’s future.
by Staff Reporter
interview
15 min read

Nineteen Years in a Twenty-Four Year Old Drupal

by Alka Elizabeth
Event
9 min read

DrupalCamp Asheville 2025: The People, Purpose, and Ideas Shaping This Year’s Event

by Kazima Abbas
Discover Drupal
4 min read

Advanced Features of the Automated Testing Kit - Part 3

by André Angelantoni
blog
9 min read

The Letters That Changed Everything: How The DropTimes Discovered Its Voice Through Typography

by Sebin A Jacob

Artificial Intelligence: News & Updates

View all →
  • wavy texture

    AI-Powered Document Conversion for Drupal Web Content

    17 July 2025
  • arocom

    Automate Content Summaries and URL Aliases in Drupal with the AI-Powered ECA Module

    17 July 2025
  • AI Innovations Transforming Drupal: New Tools, Trends, and Use Cases from 2025

    AI Innovations Transforming Drupal: New Tools, Trends, and Use Cases from 2025

    17 July 2025
  • Drupal AI 1.2.0-alpha1 Released and Open for Testing

    Drupal AI 1.2.0-alpha1 Released and Open for Testing

    16 July 2025
  • How the AI Test Module Streamlines Testing in Drupal AI Development

    How the AI Test Module Streamlines Testing in Drupal AI Development

    16 July 2025
  • The AI Guy from QED42: Alphons Jaimon in Talks with TDT

    The AI Guy from QED42: Alphons Jaimon in Talks with TDT

    16 July 2025

Drupal CMS: News and Updates

View all →
  • Drupal Launches Proposal for Trusted Site Template Marketplace

    Drupal Launches Proposal for Trusted Site Template Marketplace

    30 June 2025
  • Drupal CMS Launches SaaS Site Template for B2B Expense Management

    Drupal CMS Launches SaaS Site Template for B2B Expense Management

    23 June 2025
  • Jesus Manuel Olivas' Alternative Vision for Drupal’s Future

    Jesus Manuel Olivas' Alternative Vision for Drupal’s Future

    09 June 2025
  • Talking Drupal Episode 501 Features Dries Buytaert on Drupal’s Past, Present, and Starshot Vision

    Talking Drupal Episode 501 Features Dries Buytaert on Drupal’s Past, Present, and Starshot Vision

    12 May 2025
  • Drupal Announces  New Core Leadership & Strategy Development  Update

    Drupal Announces New Core Leadership and Strategy Development Update

    21 April 2025
  • Drupal Launches Marketplace Initiative and Seeks Community Feedback

    Drupal Launches Marketplace Initiative and Seeks Community Feedback

    15 April 2025

Ask

Drupal Community Needs Your support
  • Mark Conroy launches cost-effective service for hiring Drupal Developers
    Connecting Talent: Mark Conroy Launches Cost-Effective Service for Hiring Drupal Developers!
  • Debug Academy Launches Drupal 10 Web Development Training for Aspiring Developers
    Debug Academy Launches Drupal 10 Web Development Training for Aspiring Developers
  • Call for Session Proposals Now Open for DrupalCamp Poland 2025
    Share Your Expertise: Call for Sessions at DrupalCamp Poland 2025
Find a Project Where You Can Help
Have an Ask? Submit Your Request Here

Latest News

View all →
Session Submission Deadline for DrupalCamp Pune 2025 Extended to July 17

Session Submission Deadline for DrupalCamp Pune 2025 Extended to July 17

17 July 2025
EvolveUX Montreal UX/UI Feedback Meetup Returns July 29 — Free Event for Designers

EvolveUX Montreal UX/UI Feedback Meetup Returns July 29 — Free Event for Designers

17 July 2025
Drupal AI 1.2.0-alpha1 Released and Open for Testing

Drupal AI 1.2.0-alpha1 Released and Open for Testing

16 July 2025
PNW Drupal Summit 2025 Tickets Now Available – Early Bird Discounts, Student Rates, and More

PNW Drupal Summit 2025 Tickets Now Available – Early Bird Discounts, Student Rates, and More

16 July 2025
DICTU Hosts Cooperation Day for GIDD Social Intranet in Zwolle

DICTU Hosts Cooperation Day for GIDD Social Intranet in Zwolle

16 July 2025
DrupalTVM July 2025 Meetup: SSO in Drupal and Community Collaboration

DrupalTVM July 2025 Meetup: SSO in Drupal and Community Collaboration

16 July 2025

Interviews

View all →
Nico Grienauer

Collaboration with FOSS Communities Help Cross-Pollination of Ideas: Nico Grienauer

18 July 2023
Meet the Candidate #1

Elevating Drupal Beyond a CMS: Dominique De Cooman

09 August 2024
Luca Lusso presenting at DrupalCon Lille

Luca Lusso: Perseverant in the Face of Failures and Bold in Experiments

07 November 2023
Will Huggins: Balancing Commercial Momentum With Community-First Principles

Meet Will Huggins — Candidate for the 2025 Drupal Association Board Election

20 June 2025
GitLab Co-Create Program Decoded by Nick Veenhof

GitLab Co-Create Program Decoded by Nick Veenhof

27 June 2025
“What You Permit, You Promote” - Fei Lauren on Drupal Inclusion

“What You Permit, You Promote” - Fei Lauren on Drupal Inclusion

25 June 2025

This Week's Must-Reads

The Shape of Access

The Shape of Access
Editor's Pick | Vol. 3 Issue. 28

Get the Latest in Drupal!

Stay ahead with top Drupal articles, tutorials, and insights.

All you want to know about TheDropTimes


Read more

Latest Drupal Tutorials

View all →
  • arocom

    Automate Content Summaries and URL Aliases in Drupal with the AI-Powered ECA Module

    17 July 2025
  • VMware, DDEV, Laravel

    DDEV Nested Virtualization with VMware Workstation Pro

    15 July 2025
  • Automating Drupal Code Refactoring and Reviews with LLMs

    Automating Drupal Code Refactoring and Reviews with LLMs

    14 July 2025
  • Creating Custom Entity Field Widget Autocomplete in Drupal

    How to Disable Auto-Generated .htaccess Files in Drupal 11.3

    14 July 2025
  • female-freelance-developer-coding-html-script-with-online-cloud-server-programming-firewall-security-learning-new-user-interface-terminal-window-with-code-language-application

    Streamlining Drupal End-to-End Testing with Docker, JSON-RPC, and GitHub Actions

    10 July 2025
  • smooth sailing

    Drupal 10 to 11 Upgrade Guide: Six-Step Migration Process

    09 July 2025

Latest Drupal event sessions

View all →
  • How Your Website Handles Secure Data

  • My Single Directory Components Workflow

  • Leveling Up Content: Integrating Drupal with Godot for Game Development

  • What the Heck is ARIA? A Beginner's Guide to ARIA for Accessibility

Editor's Picks

View all →
  • Inside the Media Management Track of Drupal CMS

    Inside the Media Management Track of Drupal CMS

  • Enhancing Drupal Experience: A Look into the Documentation and Help Initiative

  • Discover Drupal

    Drupal Page Builders—Part 4: Distributions

  • Its About Time to Discuss Drupal Event Recipes

    It's About Time to Discuss Drupal Event Recipes

Featured

View all →
  • Session Submission Deadline for DrupalCamp Pune 2025 Extended to July 17

    Session Submission Deadline for DrupalCamp Pune 2025 Extended to July 17

    17 July 2025
  • EvolveUX Montreal UX/UI Feedback Meetup Returns July 29 — Free Event for Designers

    EvolveUX Montreal UX/UI Feedback Meetup Returns July 29 — Free Event for Designers

    17 July 2025
  • Drupal AI 1.2.0-alpha1 Released and Open for Testing

    Drupal AI 1.2.0-alpha1 Released and Open for Testing

    16 July 2025
  • PNW Drupal Summit 2025 Tickets Now Available – Early Bird Discounts, Student Rates, and More

    PNW Drupal Summit 2025 Tickets Now Available – Early Bird Discounts, Student Rates, and More

    16 July 2025
  • DICTU Hosts Cooperation Day for GIDD Social Intranet in Zwolle

    DICTU Hosts Cooperation Day for GIDD Social Intranet in Zwolle

    16 July 2025
  • DrupalTVM July 2025 Meetup: SSO in Drupal and Community Collaboration

    DrupalTVM July 2025 Meetup: SSO in Drupal and Community Collaboration

    16 July 2025
Build site with Drupal

Blog Syndication

View all →
  • wavy texture

    AI-Powered Document Conversion for Drupal Web Content

    17 July 2025
  • Drupal headless explained: When to go decoupled—and when not to

    Headless Drupal with React and Next.js: Architecture, Performance, and Use Cases

    17 July 2025
  • How to Visualize ECA Logic in Drupal Using BPMN.io: A Practical Guide

    How to Visualize ECA Logic in Drupal Using BPMN.io: A Practical Guide

    17 July 2025
  • accessibility

    States Use New Disability Data to Drive Digital Accessibility Ahead of 2026 Deadline

    17 July 2025
  • arocom

    Automate Content Summaries and URL Aliases in Drupal with the AI-Powered ECA Module

    17 July 2025
  • Accessibility and AI at LocalGov Drupal Camp 2025: Reflections from Westminster

    Accessibility and AI at LocalGov Drupal Camp 2025: Reflections from Westminster

    17 July 2025
  • Articles
    8618+
    Articles
  • Interviews
    153+
    Interviews
  • Events
    1348+
    Events
  • Jobs
    3308+
    Jobs

Discover Drupal

  • Drupal AI 1.2.0-alpha1 Released and Open for Testing

    Drupal AI 1.2.0-alpha1 Released and Open for Testing

    16 July 2025
  • An open laptop with code running

    Evaluating Drupal Automatic Updates for Patch-Level Security

    15 July 2025
  • Drupal Views Infinite Scroll Module Introduces Page Control Feature

    Drupal Views Infinite Scroll Module Introduces Page Control Feature

    15 July 2025
  • BackupScale Releases Drubernetes Terraform Module for Drupal on Kubernetes

    BackupScale Releases Drubernetes Terraform Module for Drupal on Kubernetes

    15 July 2025

Organization News

  • DICTU Hosts Cooperation Day for GIDD Social Intranet in Zwolle

    DICTU Hosts Cooperation Day for GIDD Social Intranet in Zwolle

    16 July 2025
  • Stanford Humanities Today

    Stanford Humanities Center Debuts SHC Today on Drupal

    15 July 2025
  • Kelly Delaney, Prateek Jain, Andrew Williamson and Nicholas Gilserman in the image

    Beyond the Build Episode 6: Hamilton Education Program Migrates to Modern Drupal

    15 July 2025
  • Symfony Launches Symfony AI Initiative for PHP Developers

    Symfony Launches Symfony AI Initiative for PHP Developers

    15 July 2025

Drupal Community

  • How Drupal Meetups Build Stronger Communities – Insights from Talking Drupal #508

    How Drupal Meetups Build Stronger Communities – Insights from Talking Drupal #508

    26 June 2025
  • Jim Birch Achieves 100 Drupal CMS Issue Credits with AI Chatbot Release

    Jim Birch Achieves 100 Drupal CMS Issue Credits with AI Chatbot Release

    25 June 2025
  • Your Vote, Their Vision: 2025 Drupal Board Election Candidates: A Closer Look at the People, Policies, and Plans Shaping This Year’s Drupal Association Board Election

    Your Vote, Their Vision: 2025 Drupal Board Election Candidates

    20 June 2025
  • Talking Drupal #507 - International Drupal Federation

    Tim Doyle Discusses International Drupal Federation on Talking Drupal #507

    19 June 2025

More News

  • Event
    ImageX to Host LinkedIn Live Chat on Remote and Hybrid Development Team Leadership

    ImageX to Host LinkedIn Live Chat on Remote and Hybrid Development Team Leadership

    Share IconShare
    × SHARE
    Celeste McNeill, Vice President of Human Resources at ImageX, will lead a LinkedIn Live Chat on July 10, 2025, at 11:30 AM PST / 2:30 PM EST. She will cover remote and hybrid team dynamics, cross-time zone communication, trust building, and productivity management for distributed development teams. ...more
    Read Full Content
  • Training
    Debug Academy Drupal 11 Course Begins September 8, 2025

    Debug Academy Drupal 11 Course Begins September 8, 2025

    Share IconShare
    × SHARE
    Debug Academy opens enrollment for its fully online Drupal 11 Web Development course running September 8 through December 1, 2025. Two weekly front-end development classes, held on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 PM US Eastern Time, will be led by Drupal expert Ashraf Abed. For more details and registration information, please visit the Debug Academy website. ...more
    Read Full Content
  • Event
    Events of the Week

    Drupal Events of the Week: July 7 - July 13, 2025

    Share IconShare
    × SHARE
    The DropTimes highlights Drupal events for July 7–13, 2025, featuring a live chat on remote and hybrid team leadership and in-person Drupal meetups in Minneapolis and Portland. Attendees can explore leadership strategies for distributed teams, network with fellow Drupal users, and join community discussions both online and on-site. ...more
    Read Full Content
  • Free Software
    France Becomes First Government to Endorse UN Open Source Principles;  19 Organizations Join

    France Becomes First Government to Endorse UN Open Source Principles; 19 Organizations Join

    Share IconShare
    × SHARE
    The Government of the French Republic has endorsed the UN Open Source Principles, joining 19 organizations, including the Drupal Association, SUSE and Creative Commons. Total supporters now number 36, reinforcing open-source collaboration, security and sustainability across the United Nations system. ...more
    Read Full Content
  • Diversity and Inclusion
    Why Do Some Regions Feel Overlooked in Drupal Planning?

    Why Do Some Regions Feel Overlooked in Drupal Planning?

    Share IconShare
    × SHARE
    Carlos Ospina highlights that standard Drupal partnership fees and sponsorship tiers set in developed markets impose financial burdens on professionals in lower-income regions. He recommends rotating governance seats for Asia, Latin America and Africa to align fee structures, sponsorship packages and volunteer programs with diverse economic realities. ...more
    Read Full Content
  • Event
    Volunteer Opportunities Now Open for DrupalCon Chicago 2026

    Volunteer Opportunities Now Open for DrupalCon Chicago 2026

    Share IconShare
    × SHARE
    DrupalCon Chicago 2026 is now accepting volunteer applications for key event committees. Apply by the deadlines to contribute, connect, and earn ticket discounts or a free pass. ...more
    Read Full Content
  • Event
    DrupalACT July 2025 Meetup in Canberra Features Vue Web Apps on Drupal

    DrupalACT July 2025 Meetup in Canberra Features Vue Web Apps on Drupal

    Share IconShare
    × SHARE
    The DrupalACT July 2025 hybrid meetup on July 30 at Pragma, Level 13, 12 Moore Street, Canberra City, will feature presentations on building and hosting Vue web apps on Drupal and optimizing local development workflows. Hosted by Margery Tongway and Michael Richardson with online attendance available via Google Meet. ...more
    Read Full Content
  • Event
    Call for Speakers – Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit Deadline July 11, 2025

    Call for Speakers – Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit Deadline July 11, 2025

    Share IconShare
    × SHARE
    Prospective speakers have until July 11 at midnight PDT to submit session proposals for the Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit, scheduled October 18–19, 2025 at McMenamins Edgefield Hotel in Troutdale, Oregon. Categories include site building, development, UX, business strategy and project management. Accepted presenters receive a $25 ticket discount and a listing on their Drupal.org profile. For submission guidelines and account setup, visit the summit website. ...more
    Read Full Content
  • Load More

DrupalCon Global Events

  • DrupalCon Europe

    DrupalCon Europe

  • DrupalCon North America

  • DrupalCon Asia

    DrupalCon Asia

Upcoming Drupal Events

  • Tue, Oct 14 2025
    |
    Location Austria

    DrupalCon Vienna 2025

  • Mon, Nov 17 2025
    |
    Location Japan

    DrupalCon Nara 2025

  • Mon, Mar 23 2026
    |
    Location United States

    DrupalCon Chicago 2026

  • Fri, Jul 25 2025
    |
    Location United States

    DrupalCamp Colorado 2025

  • Wed, Aug 13 2025
    |
    Location United States

    Drupal GovCon 2025

  • Wed, Aug 13 2025
    |
    Location United States

    Decoupled Days 2025

  • Fri, Sep 12 2025
    |
    Location Germany

    DrupalCamp Ruhr 2025

Drupal Jobs

  • Drupal Developer at AMER Technology, Inc

    Austin, Texas, United States
  • Drupal Developer at Alfaparf Milano

    Bergamo, Italy
  • Drupal Developer at Stellent IT LLC

    Paramus, New Jersey, United States
  • Drupal Developer at Hyperion

    Belgium
  • Drupal Developer at Michael Page

    Singapore
  • Drupal Developer at MSys Inc

    United States

Latest Drupal Podcasts

  • Tag1 Team Talks Icon

    Tag1's Complete Drupal 7 to 10/11 Data Migration Series...

    16 July 2025
  • talking-drupal-icon

    Talking Drupal #511 - UI Suite 2.0

    14 July 2025
  • Beyond Blocks Icon

    Web Accessibility with Mike Gifford

    11 July 2025
  • talking-drupal-icon

    TD Cafe #006 - Carlos Ospina & Ana Laura Coto

    10 July 2025

Follow @thedroptimes

Build site with Drupal

Recent DrupalCamps

  • DrupalCamp Asheville Group Photo from 2022

    Drupal Camp Asheville

  • DrupalCamp Colorado

  • DrupalCamp Ruhr

  • DrupalCamp Spain

  • BAD Camp

  • NEDcamp

    NEDCamp

View All

Ask

Drupal Community Needs Your support
  • DrupalCon Bacelona Trivia Nights needs questions: Submit Your Questions and  Join the Fun
    Submit Your Questions Now!
  • Mark Conroy launches cost-effective service for hiring Drupal Developers
    Connecting Talent: Mark Conroy Launches Cost-Effective Service for Hiring Drupal Developers!
  • DrupalCamp Colorado 2025: Organizers Seek Community Input on Event Focus
    Shape the Future of DrupalCamp Colorado 2025: Share Your Input
Find a Project Where You Can Help
Have an Ask? Submit Your Request Here
  • Articles
    8607+
    Articles
  • Interviews
    153+
    Interviews
  • Events
    1348+
    Events
  • Jobs
    3308+
    Jobs

About

  • About
  • Open
  • Blog
  • Content Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy

Noteworthy

  • Newsletter
  • Interviews
  • Learn Drupal
  • Drupal Initiatives
  • Drupal Podcasts
  • Press Releases

Follow Us

LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook Slack RSS Feed
Logo

Copyright © 2025 TheDropTimes. Powered by Drupal 10.