Blog Syndication

Matthew Radcliffe shares why working with Ember in Discourse has made him grateful that Drupal never adopted the framework. He describes Ember’s unpredictable component reactivity as a major obstacle and suggests Drupal’s API-first, framework-agnostic approach was the smarter choice. ...more

Phil Norton’s blog on #! code details how to preview Single Directory Components (SDCs) in Drupal 11 using Storybook. The tutorial walks through building an example component, wiring it into Drupal, and configuring Storybook for live preview and testing—great for front-end consistency and client demos. ...more

Container security in production demands more than convenience – it demands vigilance. From image vulnerability scanning and strict Kubernetes policies to real‑time runtime monitoring, this post outlines the essentials tools and practices every team should adopt to protect their infrastructure. Ignore them at your peril. ...more

Jarosław Bartman highlights four AI-powered Drupal modules that simplify content creation: from generating image alt text and summaries to recommending new article topics and automating workflows with ECA. These tools help editorial teams improve efficiency, accessibility, and strategic planning—no coding required. ...more

Calibrate explores the new Drupal AI 1.2.0-alpha release, which adds inline automation tools, reusable prompt libraries, and improved testing and documentation workflows. This update empowers editors and developers to streamline content creation and scale AI-native features across their Drupal platforms. ...more

Drupak’s guide explains how to add a Composer package from a GitHub repository—a useful workflow for custom or forked Drupal modules not available on Packagist. The post outlines how to verify a repository is Composer-ready, declare it in composer.json, install by branch or tag, and configure private repo access. ...more

Alexander Shabanov presents a clear 4-step plan to migrate Drupal module test suites from PHPUnit 9 to PHPUnit 10+, with automation via Rector, handling breaking changes, and supporting backward compatibility. ...more

Üeberbit showcases practical AI integrations in Drupal and TYPO3, helping clients like Heidelberg Materials and Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr streamline content workflows and boost accessibility. These use cases demonstrate how AI can deliver real editorial value within open-source CMS environments. ...more

FranceAgriMer has unveiled its new Drupal-based website, built in collaboration with Sully Group. The redesign prioritized user-centered navigation, document rationalization, and compliance with French digital accessibility standards. ...more

Christian ElWed shares how to use Drupal Views and taxonomy filters to display related content blocks that improve SEO and help users find more relevant information. ...more

CanShield Digital raises a critical question for Canadian organizations: does your CMS support digital sovereignty? While platforms like WordPress, Wix, and Drupal are widely used, only open-source solutions offer the flexibility to host data under Canadian control, thereby avoiding U.S. jurisdiction. ...more

Drupal empowers councils to deliver citizen-first digital services that are accessible, secure, and scalable. Box UK explains how Drupal supports public sector needs—from WCAG compliance and system integration to long-term cost efficiency and community-backed innovation. ...more

Tag1 Consulting details how AI supported test-driven development for Drupal’s autosave_form module. Sebastian Leu explains how AI-assisted test generation and patch refinement improved test coverage, reduced manual work, and accelerated delivery — while reinforcing the need for expert human oversight. ...more

Get ready for DrupalCon Vienna 2025—October 14–17 at the Austria Center Vienna. With new DevOps and InfoSec tracks, high-impact keynotes, 100+ sessions, and international networking, this year's event is set to be one of the most technically robust and community-driven yet. ...more

Imaxin recaps its participation as a bronze sponsor at DrupalCamp 2025, highlighting key technical sessions, community engagement, and the growing role of AI and accessibility in Drupal projects. The company published its reflections in both Spanish and Galician, reinforcing ties with its local community. ...more

Agiledrop CEO Iztok Smolic critiques the industry obsession with “10x engineers,” arguing that consistency, integrity, and teamwork matter more than brilliance. Drawing from real-world hiring experiences, Smolic shows how so-called rockstar developers often harm team culture despite their technical skills. Instead, he advocates for building “10x teams” by hiring for character, encouraging collaboration, and rewarding steady delivery over flashy individualism. ...more

Group Purl is a Drupal module that enables clean, group-specific URL paths without relying on Pathauto. It integrates with the PURL module and supports contextual filters, block visibility conditions, and group-aware menu links on Group 3 sites. ...more

DrevOps explains how open source software supports enterprise IT needs through vendor independence, transparent security, and scalable innovation. Drupal and CivicTheme are highlighted as examples of long-term, community-driven solutions. ...more

Nextide has joined the Vector Institute’s FastLane program to enhance AI integration in Maestro, its Drupal-based business process automation engine. The program supports Canadian SMEs with AI mentorship and machine learning resources. ...more

Luisanny Carrasco from weKnow outlines when to upgrade your Drupal site, depending on its version. Carrasco urges immediate action for Drupal 8 and 9 sites, which are no longer supported, and encourages forward planning for Drupal 10 users eyeing Drupal 11. The post emphasizes security, long-term support, and keeping Drupal platforms technically current. ...more

Drupfan’s Tamara Bondarenko shares a step-by-step guide to building forms with Drupal’s Webform module. From installation to advanced features like conditional logic, YAML customization, and email handlers, the tutorial shows how to create flexible forms for contact, registration, or surveys in Drupal 10. ...more

Specbee’s Akshay Devadiga explains how to use the Views Data Export module in Drupal 10 to export large datasets into CSV, JSON, or XML. Learn how to install, configure, and optimize exports without writing custom code. ...more

The InfoSec Tribune breaks down Drupalgeddon 2, a critical RCE vulnerability in Drupal 7 and 8. Learn how one insecure function led to global exploitation, millions in damages, and enduring lessons for web security. ...more

Cheppers CTO Bálint Pekker explores how Drupal’s Single Directory Components and Storybook can modernize digital ecosystems in higher education—boosting brand consistency, reducing costs, and enabling scalable multi-site development. ...more

Christian Sanders from ComputerMinds explains how to render plugin blocks programmatically in Drupal using the Block Plugin API. The article walks through retrieving block instances for Views and Webform, constructing correct plugin IDs, and building render arrays. It also addresses pitfalls such as access checks, missing hooks, and caching behavior. This guide is ideal for developers integrating dynamic blocks without placing them in the admin UI. ...more

Freelock’s John Locke has added PHPUnit support to Drupal Flake, a Nix-based alternative to Docker for local Drupal development. The update offers streamlined test setup for Drupal 11.2 and PHP 8.3. ...more

Talking Drupal dives into Tugboat, a CI/CD tool that auto-generates staging environments for Drupal pull requests. CEO James Sansbury joins to discuss its use cases, recent spin-off from Lullabot, and how it fits into modern Drupal workflows. ...more

As AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity change how people find information online, traditional SEO alone isn’t enough. 1xINTERNET explains how llms.txt and clean Markdown content help websites surface in AI-driven answers—and why Drupal modules put site builders ahead of the curve. ...more

SparkFabrik explains how Drupal’s headless CMS powers omnichannel content strategies using JSON:API, GraphQL, and custom APIs. Real-world use cases in retail and publishing demonstrate performance gains, centralized content hubs, and consistent user experiences across all channels. ...more

Damon Serhiienko of Drupfan explores how AI modules are reshaping Drupal, from content creation and SEO optimization to chatbots and moderation. The article details core modules like AI Core, OpenAI integration, and Augmentor, and explains their use in multilingual publishing, accessibility, and automated workflows. ...more

Timbers.Dev founder David Dowell highlights nine new Drupal contrib modules released in September 2025, ranging from polished UI enhancements to practical tools for security, automation, and AI-powered document workflows. ...more

Dripyard's new blog post details how its premium Drupal themes are built without contrib modules, npm, or external libraries. The article explains technical challenges and solutions for PSR-4 autoloading, Layout Builder integration, and batch recipe installers—delivering a clean, core-only development approach for Drupal theming. ...more

AI is reshaping SEO, and your Drupal site needs to keep up. Acquia’s Matt Wetmore and Conductor’s Patrick Reinhart explain why content structure, schema markup, and LLM bot tracking are now essential. It's all about building brand authority, not just chasing keywords. ...more

Kyle Knight outlines a detailed GDPR compliance plan for website administrators, covering data mapping, consent management, user rights automation, breach response, and third-party audits. The guide includes technical steps and a checklist aligned with GDPR Article 32, with practical security integrations using Sucuri tools. ...more

Tag1 Consulting’s latest AI Applied blog details how its engineers used AI to enhance load testing workflows for a government client. The team combined Goose, their open-source Rust-based framework, with AI-assisted validation and documentation to deliver consistent results, while keeping client data secure on Tag1’s internal infrastructure. ...more

With Sass deprecating @import rules ahead of Dart Sass 3.0, ComputerMinds’ Nathan Page explains how Drupal developers can migrate smoothly using the official Sass migrator tool. ...more

This guide explains how to add a Composer package directly from a GitHub repository using the VCS repository type. It covers manual and command-line configuration, key risks with modified packages, and Composer best practices for private or internal Drupal modules. ...more

A guest post by accessibility expert Mike Gifford explains how the European Accessibility Act (EAA) reshapes digital inclusion standards and highlights Drupal’s longstanding accessibility features, AI-assisted tools, and community practices designed to help organizations meet the new requirements. ...more

AI hasn’t killed SEO—it’s transformed it. In this Cheppers blog, CTO Bálint Pekker explains how AI-driven search summaries are reshaping visibility for Drupal sites, and why structured content, schema markup, and fresh authoritative content are now the keys to being cited by AI systems. ...more

Specbee’s latest blog highlights Drupal’s growing AI ecosystem, from Starshot’s zero-code site setup and guided workflows to new AI modules powering content automation, personalization, and SEO. With funding secured and 7,300+ installs, Drupal AI is accelerating toward enterprise adoption. ...more

DrupalCamp Ruhr 2025 brought nearly 100 Drupal enthusiasts to Essen’s Unperfekthaus for a barcamp-style weekend. Sessions featured AI Core 1.2.0, Figma-driven theming, the Drupal AI Initiative, and a keynote on Drupal CMS’s future, alongside vibrant community gatherings. ...more

From unconference-style collaboration to zero-code integrations, BADCamp 2025 puts AI front and center in the Drupal ecosystem. Explore how the Drupal community is tackling real-world AI use with hands-on sessions, strategic insights, and tools for site builders and developers. ...more

Pantheon has launched the public preview of Content Publisher, a web publishing tool that connects Google Docs with Drupal, WordPress, and Next.js websites. A free tier is now available. ...more

On the Talking Drupal podcast, Mike Herchel and Andy Giles dive into Dripyard, their premium Drupal theme aimed at improving accessibility, reducing maintenance costs, and supporting future features like Drupal Canvas. Designed for modern dev workflows and agency teams. ...more

In this expert guide, Cheppers CTO Bálint Pekker explores how AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews are changing how Drupal sites compete for visibility. Traditional keyword-focused SEO is no longer enough — structured content, schema markup, and proven authority are now essential to staying relevant in AI-driven search. ...more

A new analysis by Arttus highlights rising enterprise investment in headless Drupal implementations. As of 2025, over 40% of enterprise Drupal projects use headless architecture, driven by requirements for compliance, system integration, and multi-stage workflows that simpler CMS platforms cannot support. ...more

MPACER Solutions highlights key requirements for future-ready websites in 2025, including mobile-first design, fast load times, scalable architecture, security by design, accessibility, and AI integration. The firm encourages businesses to align web strategy with user expectations, regulatory standards, and long-term growth. ...more

Drupal 11.3 introduces core support for HTMX, allowing developers to build dynamic, JavaScript-free form interactions. In a step-by-step guide, Theodore Biadala demonstrates how to implement cascading select elements using the new <cite>Htmx</cite> object within Drupal’s Form API. ...more

Carlos Ospina shared a detailed breakdown of a six-day learning sprint where he built a production-grade Kubernetes platform in 17 hours. Using a problem-driven "black box" approach, he prioritized real infrastructure, professional deployment patterns, and practical outcomes over theoretical study. ...more

Drupal Academy’s tutorial explains how to build a custom Drupal 11 module that connects ChatGPT and DeepSeek using OpenRouter. The video covers form integration, CKEditor output, and real-world use cases for content automation. ...more