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Garvin Hicking demonstrates configuring DDEV to support outdated PHP 5.3 and MySQL 5.5 on ARM-based Macs, enabling legacy TYPO3 4.5 projects to run smoothly. ...more

Frontend developer Mari Núñez of Four Kitchens shares a detailed tutorial on building a dynamic parallax slideshow in Drupal. The guide covers structuring Paragraph components, integrating with Emulsify, and using JavaScript for smooth scroll-based transitions. Ideal for themers, it blends performance-conscious design with immersive user experience techniques. ...more

Jo Fitzgerald explores integrating AI into Drupal for automated content tagging. Utilising Google Gemini, a custom Drush script extracts make and model details from product reviews. This approach streamlines metadata management for extensive content libraries. ...more

Drupal contributor Chris Kelly warns against allowing web servers to write directly to code directories, citing significant security vulnerabilities. He emphasizes that such changes, intended to simplify module installations via Project Browser, could expose sites to attacks. Kelly advocates for maintaining strict file permissions to uphold Drupal's security standards ...more

Drupaljam 2025 gathered 350 attendees in Utrecht for sessions on AI, security, and innovation. amazee.io introduced its Drupal AI Provider, focusing on private infrastructure support. Keynotes and demos emphasised Drupal’s evolving AI ecosystem and strong community ties. ...more

Matt Glaman has nominated himself for the Drupal Association At-Large Board Seat. He is advocating for a developer-focused marketplace to create new revenue opportunities and support broader Drupal adoption. ...more

The London Drupal Engineering Group is organizing a free in-person meetup on June 9 at 5:30 PM ET in London, Ontario. Open to Drupal developers and users in Southwestern Ontario, the event will cover Drupal 10 and 11 features, enterprise project experiences, and collaboration opportunities. Registration is available on Eventbrite; the venue is to be announced. ...more

Drupal GovCon 2025 will now run August 14–15 at UMD’s Stamp Student Union due to reduced sponsor funding. A sponsor kickoff call is set for June 3 to review updated plans. Website updates are pending. ...more

More than 1,500 U.S. government websites use Drupal for secure, adaptable digital services. Victoria Harper of Metaphase outlines how federal agencies leverage Drupal to improve public trust, respond to citizen needs, and meet compliance standards in real time. ...more

The Splash Awards will take place on October 14, 2025, during DrupalCon Vienna. Projects will be judged across seven key criteria, including business impact, technical quality, user experience, and community contribution. ...more