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As a Sub Editor at The Drop Times, I'm dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and readers by delivering insightful content on Drupal and its latest updates. With a passion for staying at the forefront of technology trends, I strive to keep the Drupal community informed about the most recent developments in the realm of Drupal. Connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest updates and insightful discussions about all things Drupal.

By Kazima Abbas

  • Drupal's Innovation and Future: Share Your Perspectives!

    Drupal's success story is written by its community and its users. As the web landscape evolves, understanding the Drupal community's vision for ensuring Drupal remains innovative, adaptable, and inclusive is important. To get a pulse on where Drupal is headed, The Drop Times is launching a special project to gather insights directly from people in the Drupal community and Drupal users. Your perspectives will shape a series of articles focused on "Drupal's Innovation and Future: 2024 and Beyond." In our first article, we connected with diverse experts exploring challenges and opportunities. Now, it's your turn!
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  • We Realized There Was No Space for Juniors, That’s When the IXP Fellowship Idea Took Off: Carlos Ospina

    Helping New Drupal Developers Cross the Gap Between Learning and Real-World Contribution

    What happens after training but before a real job? Carlos Ospina, Palcera's CTO, breaks down how the IXP Fellowship is helping new Drupal developers get real-world experience, contribute meaningfully, and actually get hired. ...more
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  • I Made Accessibility Fixes—and Never Looked Back: Kat Shaw

    I Made Accessibility Fixes—and Never Looked Back: Kat Shaw

    In this interview, Kat Shaw, Lead Engineer at Lullabot and long-time Drupal contributor, outlines her practical approach to digital accessibility. She discusses the importance of building accessible features from the start, her process for auditing and remediating Drupal sites, and the value of real user testing with assistive technologies. From her early experiences in government web development to her leadership in projects like Olivero and contributions to the Drupal Accessibility Team, Kat offers insight into the technical and human sides of creating inclusive digital platforms. Her perspective highlights the challenges developers face, the tools that make accessibility work scalable, and why accessibility must be a shared responsibility within the open-source community. ...more
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