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In a comprehensive guide, Diana Czuchry from Evolving Web breaks down how to audit and manage web components for consistent, scalable, and accessible websites. From eliminating redundant patterns to documenting purpose and usage, the article outlines a practical process for improving editorial workflows, reducing technical debt, and aligning with modern design systems. ...more

ImageX introduces the Entity Form Steps module, designed to break down complex Drupal admin forms into intuitive, multi-step processes. Created by Rob Phillips and supported by ImageX, the module features a drag-and-drop interface and integrates seamlessly with Field Group for effortless field arrangement. Ideal for content-heavy workflows, it improves clarity, reduces user fatigue, and supports granular customisation for site admins and developers alike. ...more

In a recent DrupalEasy Show & Tell, Michael Anello and Ted Bowman demoed the power of content templates in Drupal Canvas. They explored experimental features like full view mode control for nodes, field mapping to React components, and template image challenges. The session offered a practical look into Canvas’s dev-mode capabilities and its growing potential for structured content building. ...more

Mark Conroy’s October update for LocalGov Drupal contributions highlights a slew of refinements—from theming adjustments and JavaScript modernisation to accessibility shifts and documentation fixes. Work is progressing on replacing LocalGov Sa11y with Editoria11y, cleaning outdated assets, and enhancing block behaviour on microsites. The month also brought UI fixes, layout updates, and the near-finalisation of a 1.0.0 release for Editoria11y. ...more

DrupalCon Europe 2025 brought the Drupal community to Vienna for a high-energy week of talks, awards, and collaboration. From drunomics' Gold Sponsorship to the return of the International Splash Awards, the event featured major technical highlights like Drupal Canvas, Drupal CMS 2.0, and a sharp focus on Green UX. Standouts included mossbo's award-winning performance and deeply engaged track planning efforts. A truly immersive week in the world of open-source. ...more

Specbee’s Priyanka Phukan explores how decoupled Drupal with React empowers marketing teams with greater content agility, multichannel reach, and faster campaign launches. With the right architecture, marketers can focus on strategy and engagement while developers optimize performance and UX. ...more

Cheppers showcases how automation and AI can embed accessibility into the daily workflow of Drupal development. Their internal WCAG testing system identifies issues early, helps content teams act fast, and supports compliance with evolving accessibility standards like WCAG 2.2 and beyond. ...more

Big Blue Door’s practical guide walks through setting up LGD Publication pages in LocalGov Drupal, including block placement, content type creation, and navigation tweaks. From cover page logic to theming prev/next links, this snippet provides a concise roadmap for developers working with the LocalGov Publications module. ...more

Empiriecom’s Team Inspire reflects on their experience at DrupalCon Vienna 2025, highlighting sessions on Tailwind, Drupal Canvas, and AI integration. From panel discussions to real-world applications of AI in DevOps, the conference revealed a vibrant, forward-thinking Drupal community. ...more

Public sector websites demand more than just usability—they require robust security, accessibility, scalability, and governance. Vijaya Mani outlines why Drupal, with its proven open-source framework, is the smart, future-proof choice for governments and public institutions worldwide. ...more

In this wide‑ranging episode of Talking Drupal, hosts John Picozzi and Nic Laflin (with correspondent Avi Schwab) explore what artificial intelligence means for news‑anchoring and publishing workflows, dig into the evolving world of Drupal hooks and theme systems, and preview the upcoming release of Drupal 11—including object‑oriented modules, simplified hook ordering, orchestration and integration features, and migration‑planning advice. The module of the week: Webform Scheduled Tasks. ...more

Steven Pepermans of Dropsolid explains how open Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) empowered with AI can address real-world digital challenges like smarter search, automated support, and personalization, without sacrificing speed, control, or transparency. ...more

In his latest blog, Ivan Zugec explains how to unlock effective debugging in Drupal CMS — from revealing hidden error messages to stepping through code with Xdebug. This guide introduces tools like WebProfiler, Devel, Ignition and variable‑dumping techniques to help Drupal developers troubleshoot faster and smarter. ...more

In this latest guide from ImageX, discover how to transform your Drupal website into a search‑engine‑friendly platform. Covering real‑time content analysis, sitemap generation, clean URLs, structured data and more, this playbook gives you the tools to make your story heard. ...more

A recent post by Droptica highlights 10 essential modules that enhance Drupal's Field module. These tools improve form usability, text handling, field-level permissions, file organization, and more — offering practical upgrades without custom code. Ideal for site admins, product owners, and developers looking to streamline content workflows in Drupal. ...more

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 made one thing clear: Drupal Canvas is the future of site building. In this in-depth conference review, Jan Polzer shares key insights from the event — including the evolution of the Experience Builder into Drupal Canvas, deeper AI integration, headless strategies, and accessibility enhancements. Plus, he walks away with the top prize in the DrupalFit Challenge. Whether you're an agency, site builder, or developer, these are the changes shaping Drupal’s next era. ...more

Dries Buytaert’s latest blog post outlines a major shift in software architecture: orchestration platforms are becoming foundational infrastructure. Citing his investment in Activepieces, Buytaert emphasizes the need for truly open alternatives and sees Drupal evolving from integration hub to a key node in a broader automation network. ...more

Mario Hernandez outlines a practical method for customizing Drupal components using the Paragraphs and Style Options modules. By configuring style options in YAML instead of fields, site builders can reduce code bloat and give editors more control—all without altering the database. ...more

Explore the lighter side of the Drupal CMS community with these playful and whimsical modules. In his latest blog post, Adam Evertsson highlights a fresh batch of modules that serve no serious business purpose—but add personality, humour, and a dash of fun to your Drupal site. ...more

Salsa Digital outlines its approach to developing reusable components for shared digital platforms like Victoria’s Single Digital Presence and NSW’s OneCX. The strategy focuses on user research, unified design, configurability, and ongoing feedback to minimise duplication and maximise long-term value. ...more

Palantir.net outlines how they created a practical AI usage policy by involving cross‑functional teams, establishing clear guardrails around generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot), and treating AI like any other enterprise technology rather than a hype‑driven frontier. ...more

Andres Torres shares a detailed guide on setting up a high-performance Drupal or PHP hosting environment at home using Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Pound, Varnish, Apache, and Solr. Aimed at developers and DevOps professionals with basic Linux and networking skills, this DIY architecture includes SSL termination with Let's Encrypt, CDN integration via Cloudflare, internal service isolation, and automated backups. It’s a scalable, secure solution suitable for home labs or self-managed VPS hosting. ...more

CMS Mag’s Jorge Mediavilla reports that at DrupalCon Vienna 2025, Dries Buytaert delivered a pivotal keynote declaring that generative AI isn’t just a wave—it’s a storm reshaping the web and CMS landscape. With the platform’s architecture already primed for this moment, Drupal is embracing AI‑driven site creation, brand‑controlled content generation and autonomous agents. ...more

The Convivial for GovCMS starter‑site from Morpht has received a significant round of improvements in its 2025 Q4 release. Key upgrades include a refactored theme with CSS variables, full support for custom colour palettes and dark mode, enhanced navigation/menu options, accessibility refinements and new components like lightbox, gallery and 3D model support. ...more

Jeff Sheltren of Tag1 Consulting demonstrates how integrating Claude Code with Notion using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can streamline internal documentation analysis. By connecting to self-hosted LLMs and configuring secure permissions, Sheltren shows how to extract, query, and summarize structured content without relying on external AI services. ...more

Brahim Khouy, R&D and Tech Lead at Dropteam, has published a practical guide for developers entering the Drupal AI ecosystem. His post clarifies where to begin—mastering the AI Core module's programming interface and understanding its base call architecture. The guide is paired with a diagram and linked references to help new adopters navigate the modular AI system in Drupal. ...more

A DrupalSouth article explores the perception of open source as risky and shows how Drupal’s security practices challenge that view. With a global team, predictable advisories, and secure defaults, Drupal proves that open source can be both transparent and resilient. ...more

The third session in the “Bringing Drupal AI into Your DNA” series, hosted by Jamie Abrahams and Andrew Belcher, focused on enhancing Drupal search using AI. The event introduced the AI Search submodule, walked through practical setup steps, and demonstrated how AI-driven semantic and agentic search improves accuracy and usability while minimizing hallucinations. ...more

Using Drupal as a headless CMS allows businesses to deliver structured content to websites, mobile apps, and IoT devices through frontend frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular. By decoupling content management from presentation, organizations gain greater scalability, real-time delivery, and flexibility—while enabling both developers and editors to work efficiently within their domains. ...more

In his October 2025 keynote at DrupalCon Vienna, Dries Buytaert outlined Drupal’s strategic pivot for the AI-driven web. With updates on Drupal Canvas, Site Templates, autonomous agents, and orchestration tools, the State of Drupal talk showcased how Drupal is not just adapting to AI—it’s built for it. ...more

Reading Room shares key takeaways from DrupalCon Vienna 2025, spotlighting Drupal’s deepening AI integration, launch of site-building tools like Canvas and Mercury, and the community’s unwavering focus on security, collaboration, and open innovation. ...more

Talking Drupal episode 525 explores how to better integrate designers into the Drupal ecosystem, featuring insights on site builder certifications and creative workflows from guests Dave Pickett and Kelly Smith. The Sitewide Alert module is highlighted for its real-time notification capabilities. ...more

Sandstorm Design devoted a full day of its annual company summit to hands-on contributions to the Drupal ecosystem. Staff from across departments engaged in module development, documentation, content writing, and event support, aligning their work with Drupal’s open-source values and upcoming initiatives like DrupalCon 2026. ...more

In a feature-rich recap of DrupalCon Vienna 2025, Acquia’s Greg O'Toole spotlights the future of Drupal, including the debut of Drupal Canvas, advancements in AI-powered content creation, and the forthcoming Drupal CMS 2.0. With updates to site-building templates, orchestration tools, and a renewed focus on community-driven innovation, the event marked a pivotal moment for the open web. ...more

In this comprehensive blog post, Muhammad Asim Dewan outlines practical, step-by-step strategies to improve Drupal site performance using tools like PageSpeed Insights. From caching and image optimization to CDN integration and efficient module use, the guide empowers developers and site owners with actionable tips to reduce load times, improve SEO rankings, and enhance user experience. ...more

In a new blog post, amazee.ai’s Michael Schmid explores the critical differences between AI training and inference, explaining how secure, sovereign, enterprise-ready infrastructure can optimise cost, performance, and compliance. The post outlines how open-source foundations and private deployments help enterprises mitigate data risks, ensure regional data residency, and maintain full control over the AI lifecycle. ...more

Cancer Australia's new website, built by PreviousNext, is the team's first live Drupal 11 project and showcases the capabilities of GovCMS PaaS. The project leverages a modern stack including OpenSearch, Vite, and Storybook, all tied into a streamlined GitLab CI pipeline. With innovations in local development, testing, and component architecture, it sets a new benchmark for Drupal-based government sites. ...more

Sergiu Nagailic pushes CPU-only inference to its limits in a detailed blog post, benchmarking open-weight LLMs like GPT-OSS-20B on an AMD Threadripper 1950X. Through optimized builds, NUMA pinning, and tuning batch sizes, he demonstrates how CPU-based setups can still deliver viable performance for niche AI applications. His open-source wrapper for llama.cpp makes experimentation easier than ever. ...more

Isaac Pavón shares a detailed reflection on his first public talk at Drupal Camp Spain 2025 in Santiago de Compostela. His session focused on using Cursor AI to refactor legacy code and addressed practical challenges and personal hurdles. The presentation and Q&A highlighted the community’s interest in AI and the supportive culture that defines the Drupal ecosystem. ...more

The mossbo Cloud CMS Ecosystem, developed by Austrian web agency drunomics, has won two prestigious Splash Awards 2025—both national and international—celebrating its innovation in web content management. mossbo’s AI-powered, Drupal-based platform delivers a secure, scalable, and user-friendly experience, tailored to the needs of European businesses. ...more

Ivan Zugec of WebWash explores six distinct ways to manage tables in Drupal—from simple CKEditor usage to advanced Views integration and custom code. His detailed guide walks through configuration, field types, and display options tailored for different content workflows and data needs. Whether you're after simplicity or power, there's a table solution for your Drupal site. ...more

Drunic is accelerating digital transformation in Nicaragua and Latin America through Drupal. From e-commerce to AI-enhanced platforms, the company harnesses Drupal's security and scalability to deliver cutting-edge solutions. By leveraging the latest in headless architecture and workflow automation, Drunic helps local businesses stay globally competitive — proving that innovation from Nicaragua can scale internationally. ...more

Balint Kleri’s blog post explores how Drupal Canvas enables fully decoupled frontend development using React-based Code Components, a browser-based editor, and CLI tools. From Storybook integration to Nuxt previews and server-side rendering, the guide demonstrates advanced use cases for modern frontend workflows with Drupal at the center. ...more

Rohallion’s latest blog by Duncan Davidson explores how LocalGov Drupal helps new strategic and unitary authorities achieve seamless digital integration during local government reorganisation. The open-source platform enables councils to merge legacy systems, improve service delivery, and build a unified digital presence from day one. ...more

In a detailed case study from Tag1’s AI Applied series, Jeff Sheltren shares how he reorganized the company’s chaotic internal AI documentation using Claude Code and Notion MCP. The process combined AI-assisted auditing, structured planning, and human oversight to streamline over 50 content pages. This practical use of AI not only improved team access to information but also reshaped how Tag1 approaches long-postponed internal projects. ...more

A new blog post from Monarq explores how the AI module enables OpenAI and LLM integrations inside Drupal 11. The guide walks through content generation in WYSIWYG fields, multilingual translation, vector search, and front-end chatbots—highlighting how Drupal site builders and editors can work with AI tools directly in the CMS. ...more

Dhruv Rana’s reflections on the DrupalCon Vienna 2025 keynote spotlight how Drupal is uniquely positioned for the AI era. From structured content architecture to new tools like Drupal Canvas and Acquia Source, the takeaway is clear: Drupal isn’t just adapting to AI—it’s helping shape the next generation of the open web. ...more

Greg O'Toole’s new video guide explores how AI bots—from crawlers to LLM fetchers—are reshaping the open web. The four-part presentation covers bot trends, good vs bad actors, strategic site governance, and emerging content strategy opportunities for developers and Drupal site owners. ...more

In his latest post, Mike Herchel from Dripyard explains how to build a shared image component that works seamlessly across Drupal and Drupal Canvas. The guide covers real-world code examples, schema setup, and Twig logic for rendering images responsively while maintaining accessibility and performance best practices. ...more