Blog Syndication

Ivan Zugec’s latest tutorial on WebWash explains how to implement and customise content workflows in Drupal using core and contrib modules. The guide covers Content Moderation, field-level workflows, and tracking webform submissions—complete with permissions, transitions, and YAML configuration tips. ...more

At DrupalCon Nara, Dries Buytaert joined Pam Barone for a live Q&A in place of a prepared keynote. Their conversation ranged from Drupal Canvas and AI to how open source aligns with civic goals. The event also doubled as a strategic planning session for the Drupal CMS leadership team. ...more

Tharani Asokan from Binary Works outlines a clear strategy for improving Drupal site performance, from caching and image optimisation to Core Web Vitals and server tuning. The post provides actionable steps for audits, configuration, and long-term monitoring to maintain speed and stability. ...more

In a recent Freelock blog post, John Locke questions the long-term security of AI-generated applications built via “vibe-coding.” He advocates for spec-driven development and highlights the reliability of open source platforms like Drupal and WordPress, emphasizing that proper maintenance—not just creation—is what keeps software secure. ...more

OpenSense Labs’ latest article by Anmol breaks down how the Drupal AI Translate module streamlines multilingual publishing with AI‑driven automation. The post explains what the module does, how to install and configure it, and how editors and developers can use its model selection, prompt control, entity translation depth, and Drush support to scale international content efficiently. ...more

Varbase 10.1.0-rc1 introduces secure automatic update support with PHP-TUF, updates its Drupal AI Assistant integration, and improves DDEV install commands. This release continues Vardot’s effort to make Varbase production-ready for modern Drupal 11 workflows. ...more

Alliance Interactive outlines a strategic five-phase approach to Drupal migration, emphasising the shift from legacy systems like Drupal 7 to modern platforms such as Drupal 10. The guide addresses risks of inaction, migration planning, and real-world outcomes that showcase performance, security, and user experience gains. ...more

Randy Fay explains why developers using DDEV with Fritz!Box routers may experience DNS failures when accessing their *.ddev.site projects. Because Fritz!Box devices include strict DNS Rebinding Protection, DDEV’s local domains can be blocked—even though the setup is safe and intentional. The blog explains why this happens and offers simple recommended fixes to restore proper DNS resolution. ...more

Images can silently hurt your Drupal site’s performance—but Specbee’s latest guide by Ravikant shows how to fix that with eight practical image optimisation techniques. From built-in image styles and WebP support to responsive strategies, caching, and CDN delivery, these best practices can dramatically improve load times and Core Web Vitals. ...more

drunomics highlights Sinduri Guntupalli’s recognition in the Women in Drupal Awards 2025, celebrating her community leadership and contributions to the mossbo ecosystem. From her engineering background to her role as Product Manager and community organizer, her journey reflects dedication to open source and the people behind it. The award also shines a light on the wider values drunomics champions: growth, collaboration, and investing in community impact. ...more

1xINTERNET recaps highlights from DrupalCamp Scotland 2025, featuring agile university migrations, UX-led rebuilds, and calls for innovation in media and education. The event spotlighted collaboration, iteration, and open-source strategy across sectors. ...more

OpenSense Labs continues its Drupal AI Ecosystem series with a deep dive into three essential modules: AI Logging, AI Observability, and API Explorer. These tools provide transparency, monitoring, and safe experimentation for AI integrations in Drupal. Designed to support responsible, scalable AI use, the modules empower developers and editors to track, audit, and test AI interactions across production environments. ...more

Choosing the right Drupal theme can be daunting, given the variety of starter kits, page builders, and commercial options. Mike Herchel of Dripyard offers a vendor-neutral checklist to help evaluate any theme. The guide includes essential considerations around styling, responsiveness, accessibility, performance, and long-term support—showcasing how Dripyard aligns with each criterion to aid comparison. ...more

In TD Cafe Episode 011, Martin Anderson-Clutz interviews Adam Boros, who reflects on his journey with Drupal, the role of automation in small teams, and his experience building a personal calendar tool for DrupalCon Vienna. The episode covers technical details, community feedback, and discussions on Drupal’s evolution and future with AI. ...more

Dries Buytaert reflects on Acquia’s decision to shut down Drupal Gardens and reveals Acquia Source, a new Drupal-based SaaS. The blog outlines why the need for a flexible, low-overhead Drupal hosting option never went away and how Acquia is finally building it—openly, and with long-term vision. ...more

George Bonnici outlines five practical AI quick wins that enterprise Drupal teams can implement without introducing risk or technical debt. From automated alt text to AI-powered SEO, these capabilities build directly on Drupal’s existing ecosystem and deliver fast results. The original blog post was published by Bonnici in a detailed, long-form format. ...more

Drupal site security gets a boost from simplicity with the Security Kit (SecKit) module. Published by ImageX, the guide walks users through configuring browser-layer defenses like XSS, CSRF, and clickjacking protection without touching code. SecKit makes advanced policies accessible to site admins with intuitive settings that help prevent client-side attacks. ...more

A new recap from the DrupalCon Vienna 2025 organizers highlights how the event brought together 935 participants from over 40 countries to celebrate open source collaboration. With training, global engagement, and strong volunteer and sponsor support, the event underscored Drupal’s inclusive growth and worldwide momentum. ...more

Originally published in Spanish, Drunic’s latest blog outlines how Drupal’s integration with Artificial Intelligence is changing the way websites engage users. From predictive analytics to personalised content and AI-assisted automation, Drupal is becoming a dynamic platform that evolves with user needs. ...more

Ana Coto reflects on her experience building Palcera.com to argue that in an age of AI-powered development, simplicity, usability, and intentional design still matter most. Instead of focusing on speed and scale, she calls on developers to embrace minimal, user-centered solutions. ...more

Ryan Szrama of Centarro offers a practical roadmap for enterprise eCommerce planning. Rather than over-engineering early, he promotes just-in-time architecture aligned with the customer journey. This B2B-focused strategy helps teams avoid costly rework and focus on real business needs when implementing Drupal Commerce. ...more

Kalamuna’s Bob McDonald outlines four foundational elements that underpin effective online approval systems, based on years of experience building them for mission-driven organizations. The blog explores how thoughtful design can support clear, efficient, and accountable decision-making—regardless of platform. ...more

OpenSense Labs introduces a blog series by Anmol exploring how Drupal AI modules integrate generative tools into content workflows. The first post walks through setting up AI services and embedding capabilities directly in CKEditor 5 — enabling rewriting, translating, and summarizing within the editor itself. ...more

Laurent Birades warns against over-Symfonizing Drupal by misusing Event Subscribers for permissions. In his latest French-language blog post, he critiques anti-patterns that bypass native tools like ACE or Content Access, resulting in broken admin UIs and hardcoded access logic. He advocates using Drupal’s native modularity for maintainable and secure projects. ...more

Drunic outlines how Drupal’s integration with artificial intelligence is shaping the evolution of digital platforms. With the introduction of “Drupal AI Strategy 1.0,” the CMS is positioned to offer personalization, predictive analytics, and automation within its core framework. ...more

Jay Prakash Kushwah shares a step-by-step guide to building a Docker-based setup for Drupal 1.0 CMS. This quick-start approach helps developers spin up consistent environments, reduce onboarding time, and integrate services like MySQL, Redis, and PhpMyAdmin with ease. The blog also covers file permissions, .env configs, and Docker commands for better control and troubleshooting. ...more

Managing events in Drupal 10 just got easier with the FullCalendar View module. In his Specbee blog, Ranjith Kumar explains how to transform static event lists into interactive, user-friendly calendars. From setup and configuration to front-end customisation, this guide shows how to bring dynamic event visualisation to your Drupal site with minimal coding. ...more

A successful launch doesn’t end a platform’s journey—it starts it. In his latest blog, Marco S explores how organisations can transform their digital platforms from short-term costs into long-term assets. With Drupal’s scalable core and full-lifecycle management, platforms stay secure, adaptable, and strategically aligned over time. ...more

Join us for episode 528 of the Talking Drupal podcast (Nov 10, 2025) where we explore how the Drupal community is stepping into global digital governance. Guests Tiffany Farriss and Mike Gifford share insights from the UN Open Source Week, delve into topics of digital public infrastructure and sovereignty, and highlight the contributed module of the week — Local Association (EU Sites Project) for associations and federated Drupal sites. ...more

In Episode 6 of the DrupalEasy Show & Tell series, Mike Anello and students/alumni dive into the Custom Field module on Drupal.org. They demonstrate how to build a “Name” field with first, middle and last sub‑fields—without relying on entity references—along with a playful taco reference picked up along the way. ...more

Ivan Zugec at WebWash explores Drupal CMS V2 alpha1, spotlighting Drupal Canvas—a powerful new visual page builder. This release introduces drag-and-drop content creation, site templates, and the Mercury theme, giving editors and developers modern tools to craft layouts, embed Views, and even integrate JSX components. It's a game-changer for Drupal's editorial UX. ...more

amazee.io is set to participate in DrupalCon Nara 2025 with a full presence including a booth, expert team, and a featured session on real-world Drupal AI implementations. The team will also highlight its managed enterprise hosting platform and private Drupal AI provider. ...more

Dries Buytaert has shared a guide for running Activepieces locally using Docker to test workflows with Drupal. The setup provides a quick, isolated instance suitable for connecting to local Drupal environments, though it does not support code-level contributions to Activepieces or its Drupal integration. ...more

Dries Buytaert has shared a setup guide for developers contributing to the Drupal Piece in Activepieces. The post outlines the steps required to configure a local development environment that supports full code contributions, unlike the Docker-based setup used for general testing. ...more

Dries Buytaert's latest tutorial introduces Activepieces, an open source alternative to Zapier, and shows how to connect it with Drupal for automated workflows. From basic API-based integration to advanced orchestration with AI modules, this guide walks developers through practical setup methods using JSON:API, Docker, and custom modules. ...more

Webhaven has adopted Drupal Canvas—currently in release candidate status—as its new default page builder. This drag‑and‑drop interface, built by the Drupal community, introduces real‑time editing and a visual workflow aimed at simplifying content creation. ...more

Drupal contributor Marcus Johansson has published a tutorial video demonstrating how to build an AI agent that generates content for a specific content type from a PDF file, using the Tool API and the “AI Simple PDF to Text” module. ...more

Lunar Fashion has published a detailed exploration of emerging design system tools for Drupal, focusing on native theming approaches using Single Directory Components, UI Suite, and Storybook integration. The article compiles live research and experimental theme development with Drupal-native component structures. ...more

Phil Norton shares a practical guide on Hashbang Code detailing how to update layout types in Drupal's Layout Paragraphs module programmatically. Instead of manually editing each component, developers can use a Drush-based PHP approach to consolidate layouts, streamline content editing, and enhance visual consistency across a site. ...more

Klee Group shares a detailed guide on launching Drupal 11 projects using Upsun Fixed, the stable and beginner-friendly branch of the rebranded Platform.sh. From environment setup to PHP tuning and deployment automation, this guide equips developers with practical steps to streamline project initiation. ...more

Velir's latest guide explores building custom tools for Optimizely’s Opal AI, enabling advanced integrations and automation through self-hosted apps. Using Node.js and Express.js, teams can connect external systems, expose capabilities via the /discovery endpoint, and empower AI agents to act across platforms with custom logic and secured APIs. ...more

A recent blog post from Promet Source describes how three features of the Provus Drupal distribution—Agendas & Meetings, Webforms, and Microsites—are used to manage meetings, collect form data, and oversee multisite content within a centralized system. ...more

A new guide from ImageX details recommended user roles and permissions for nonprofit and higher education Drupal websites. The post covers practical configurations, built-in roles, and contributed modules to manage access effectively. ...more

PHPUnit 12.4 introduces flexible data provider reuse and regex-based deprecation filtering, enhancing test suite control and minimizing friction. With forward compatibility for PHP 8.5 and early testing support for PHP 8.6, this release empowers developers to write more maintainable, focused tests—especially when working with complex or third-party codebases. ...more

Sparkfabrik’s Luca Lusso opens a new technical series on the Drupal service container, exploring how tags, compiler passes, service providers, and autoconfiguration power Drupal’s dependency management. This first instalment explains how modern Drupal embraces Symfony architecture to create a flexible, object-oriented system for defining, modifying, and optimizing services. ...more

In episode #527 of Talking Drupal the community sits down with guest Jamie Abrahams to unpack how AI is shaping the Drupal ecosystem—covering new core features, the Drupal AI initiative, and the emerging Orchestration module that bridges Drupal with external automation platforms. ...more

Is your Drupal site underperforming, vulnerable, or hard to manage? Specbee shares a comprehensive audit checklist to assess performance, SEO, architecture, and code quality—whether you're preparing for a migration or optimizing your digital platform. ...more

Drupal Canvas redefines content creation with a drag-and-drop interface, real-time collaboration, and developer-friendly JSX support. Powered by Preact and integrated with Single Directory Components, it bridges no-code editing with frontend development. Canvas is still in beta, but it signals a bold new direction for the Drupal experience. ...more

Attico International reflects on their experience at DrupalCon Vienna 2025, where over 900 participants explored topics like AI, design systems, and community wellbeing. Team members shared key takeaways from sessions on Drupal Canvas, mental health, and innovation. Their joint session with K&C highlighted scalable design system work for Nestlé Nutrition. ...more