Stories by Staff Reporter

Drupal’s chained fast cache backend combines APCu and database storage to deliver fast reads while maintaining consistency across multiple servers. By using a timestamp-based validation mechanism, the system prevents stale data while introducing a trade-off that limits its use to read-heavy cache bins. ...more

A retrospective from DrupalCon Chicago 2026 examines how rapid advances in AI-assisted development are reshaping workflows while exposing gaps in adoption, market positioning, and ecosystem coordination. The analysis highlights tensions between enterprise-focused messaging and broader accessibility, alongside ongoing discussions around contributor onboarding and governance structures. ...more

A new analysis by Dan Frost argues that the AI race will be decided less by model performance and more by infrastructure, distribution, and long-term economics. The article positions Google as uniquely advantaged across all three, while acknowledging risks and uncertainties in how the market evolves. ...more

A curated set of Drupal community events scheduled between 6 April 2026 and 12 April 2026 highlights recurring meetups and regional gatherings. The list includes discussions on community participation, technical sessions, and a multi-day DrupalCamp in Europe, offering insight into ongoing collaboration and knowledge exchange across the ecosystem. ...more

Acquia Engage 2026 will bring enterprise teams to Denver to examine how artificial intelligence moves from experimentation into operational systems. With a focus on governance, integration, and measurable business outcomes, the programme highlights how organisations are structuring AI adoption across digital experience platforms. ...more

A DrupalCon Chicago session by Mike Wilbur and Mark Shropshire examined why enterprise AI initiatives often fail when treated as isolated features rather than integrated workflows. Through demonstrations including the Tessera tool, the speakers outlined how organisations can design AI systems that automate repetitive tasks while preserving human decision-making and delivering measurable outcomes. ...more

Drupal Iberia 2026 will feature two keynotes examining the platform’s future from different angles. Alex Moreno will address what he describes as the “Drupal bubble” and challenges of broader visibility, while Renata Loureiro Frade will explore inclusion, feminist AI, and governance in digital communities, together framing both the technical and social dimensions shaping Drupal’s evolution. ...more

A DrupalCon Chicago recap by Mike Herchel highlights how rapidly the Drupal ecosystem is evolving, with AI, Drupal Canvas, and site templates reshaping both development workflows and business models. The post captures a moment of acceleration, where innovation is advancing quickly while raising new challenges around coordination, maintainability, and long-term sustainability across the platform. ...more

A live episode of Talking Drupal recorded at DrupalCon Chicago captures a shift in how the Drupal community is thinking about its future. The discussion moves beyond event highlights to examine how AI, Drupal Canvas, and site templates are influencing development workflows, community expectations, and the platform’s direction, reflecting a broader transition in how Drupal is positioned within the web ecosystem. ...more

Jacob Rockowitz has published a detailed account of building a Drupal contributed module using AI coding tools, outlining both the practical gains and the structural failures encountered during development. His experience with Claude Code and later OpenAI Codex highlights how AI-generated implementations can pass tests while failing in real use, requiring deeper testing strategies, revised workflows, and consistent human oversight to produce reliable Drupal code. ...more