Blog Syndication

1xINTERNET details its leadership role in the Drupal AI Initiative, highlighting roadmap planning, AI module development, and community coordination in June 2025. The update covers technical features, marketing efforts, and collaborations with partners like DropSolid and SalsaDigital. ...more

Christian ElTue has released Phase 1 of a step-by-step guide for integrating Brevo with Drupal. This section covers connection setup, API key configuration, and contact list syncing. Access the settings at /admin/config/custom_brevo. ...more

ImageX outlines key Drupal modules and features for creating and managing event sections. The article covers Smart Date, Views, Search API, Recurring Events, and the Event Recipe included in Drupal CMS (Starshot). It focuses on structuring event content, enabling filters, calendar views, and automating notifications and bookings. ...more

Stephen Cross and Nic Laflin dive deeper into Drupal hooks, sharing insights on core development, community collaboration, and the personal side of open-source contribution in Talking Drupal Café #007. ...more

Anindya Bhaumik explains how Drupal’s modular, open-source model and local expertise in Riyadh can help businesses build secure, scalable websites without overspending. ...more

HW Lab explains how they turned WebScreen into a real-time Drupal RSS reader using animated text displays. Learn how RSS parsing, timed updates, and config tweaks enable lightweight news integration with open-source hardware. ...more

The Drupal Association has introduced a new social media plan for 2025, emphasizing LinkedIn as the main communication channel and launching focused efforts on Mastodon and Bluesky. The shift reflects a data-driven approach to engagement and alignment with open source values. ...more

Ala Haytham of Vardot outlines practical methods for reducing Drupal website carbon emissions. The guide covers lazy loading, asset compression, green hosting, and Drupal’s built-in caching tools. It also highlights Varbase as a performance-optimized distribution for sustainable development. ...more

iFactory explores why Drupal remains the CMS of choice for universities in 2025, highlighting powerful frameworks, strategic flexibility, and the latest design tools shaping higher education websites. ...more

DDEV v1.24.7 introduces a new Windows GUI installer that eliminates complex scripts and manual WSL2 setup. Get a full DDEV environment running in minutes—perfect for beginners and cross-platform teams. ...more

Discover how Drupal is embracing artificial intelligence with modules that enhance content creation, search, and multilingual support. Mark Hearton of P+S outlines how AI tools like chatbots, LLMs, and AI-powered editors are transforming Drupal into a next-gen digital experience platform. ...more

Improve user experience on Drupal Views pages by adding a built-in "Reset Filters" button. This quick tip shows how to enable it without custom code and why it matters for usability. ...more

Governments worldwide rely on Drupal for secure, accessible, and scalable digital infrastructure. Specbee’s Priyanka Phukan explains why, with global examples and a case study on New York’s Department of Health. ...more

Alex Lyzo shares a hands-on guide to securing Drupal sites—from update routines to login protection and role audits. Learn which modules to use, what mistakes to avoid, and how to layer your defenses effectively. ...more

John Picozzi provides a step-by-step guide to integrating Stripe with Drupal Webform in a DDEV environment. The tutorial covers module installation, Stripe API configuration, form setup, and token mapping for payment processing. Suitable for Drupal site builders seeking a simple donation form implementation. ...more

In Episode 512, Nic Laflin, John Picozzi, and JD Leonard discuss the new open-source Member Platform—why it exists, how it's built, and how you can contribute. Plus, a detailed review of the Profile module and its role in managing user data. ...more

James Abrahams joins Jonathan Bennett and Katherine Druckman on FLOSS Weekly to explore AI workflows in Drupal. The discussion highlights Drupal’s capabilities for orchestrating open-source, sovereign AI agents and managing AI-driven data securely. AI integration in Drupal offers practical, production-ready possibilities beyond hype, as Abrahams convincingly argues in the July 16, 2025 episode. ...more

CACI’s Harrison Kiteley reveals how modern Drupal sites can drive growth through AI-readiness, empowered content teams, and accessible, search-optimized design. Learn key trends and tools like Experience Builder, SiteGuardian, and Typesense that shift platforms from maintenance to momentum. ...more

Theodore from Tres Bien Tech demonstrates a step-by-step setup of Drupal using FrankenPHP, Composer, Drush, and SQLite. The guide highlights FrankenPHP's potential for simplified hosting and real-time capabilities without external Node.js services. ...more

Bernardo Martinez explains how attending Chattanooga Drupal meetups and a local Drupal Camp led to his first developer role at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. The article, published by All Things Open, highlights how open source communities can support career transitions through hands-on learning and networking. ...more

Drupal developer John Picozzi shares his go-to method for spinning up fast, clean local environments using DDEV and Colima. This step-by-step guide covers everything from Composer setup to Pantheon integration—ideal for POCs, demos, and team workflows. ...more

ImageX celebrates World Emoji Day with fun emoji trivia, Drupal module support, and a clever emoji-based quiz. Learn how emojis work in Drupal, enhance content with the CKEditor 5 Emoji module, and explore creative, accessible emoji use cases. ...more

DoodleWeb’s Chandan Sharma outlines essential criteria for selecting a Drupal development agency, including proven expertise with Drupal 9 and 10, Acquia certification, and robust security practices. His concise checklist guides organisations in evaluating customisation capabilities, project transparency, performance optimisation, and ongoing maintenance. ...more

Joshi Consultancy’s guide shows how Drupal site builders can use the Domain module to run multiple regional sites from one codebase. It covers DNS and SSL setup, domain creation, content scoping, block and menu visibility, and theme overrides. The guide also explores advanced features such as domain-specific permissions, content moderation workflows, GDPR consent banners, and caching strategies for optimized performance. ...more

Talking Drupal #511 offers an in-depth review of UI Suite 2.0, covering new features, UI Suite Recipes, challenges with Drupal themes and components, Experience Builder integration, the Distributor Tool, and future core integration plans. ...more

Specbee’s Priyanka Phukan outlines Drupal 11.2.0’s key enhancements, including 3–4× faster module installations, class-based OOP hooks, JSON schema generation, native AVIF image support with WebP fallback, refined render caching, modern navigation module, and PHPUnit 11 compatibility. ...more

Learn how to configure Google Cloud Storage in Drupal using the Flysystem module. This guide walks you through setting up buckets, service accounts, module installation, and file system configuration—plus tips for CDN and secure file delivery. ...more

Velir presents an AI-driven workflow that uses Drupal’s AI module and Solr dense vector fields to transform PDFs, Word files and other documents into structured, searchable web pages. The automated process generates titles, summaries and taxonomy tags, reduces manual editing time and enhances SEO performance. ...more

The article by Denys Mykhaiskyi for Fabrity describes Drupal as a headless CMS with React and Next.js integration, outlines JSON:API and GraphQL API options, details SSR and ISR performance strategies, and evaluates when a monolithic setup is more suitable. ...more

Learn how BPMN.io helps Drupal developers model Event-Condition-Action (ECA) rules with clear, editable diagrams. This guide by Golems covers tool features, integration tips, and a real-world content moderation example. ...more

With rising disability rates and a 2026 federal mandate, U.S. states are turning to self-reported data to improve digital accessibility. From AI pilots in D.C. to dedicated roles in Massachusetts, this Government Technology report highlights how governments are adapting. ...more

Learn how to automate article summaries and clean URL aliases in Drupal using the AI-enabled ECA module. Shumpei Kishi walks through two example workflows using ChatGPT for smarter content handling. ...more

Andy Terry shares takeaways from LocalGov Drupal Camp 2025 on accessibility, AI, and why real users—not just devs—should shape digital services. ...more

This comprehensive 2025 Drupal SEO guide covers essential modules, strategies, and architecture insights for search success. ...more

From AI-generated components to semantic search and content automation, Drupal is embracing AI fast. This in-depth report from ImageX highlights key tools and trends reshaping the platform in 2025. ...more

Phil Norton of Hashbangcode reports on LocalGov Drupal Camp 2025 in London. He highlights the near-complete Drupal 11 upgrade, the launch of the Accessibility Governance Group and five community-funded projects. Technical sessions covered gov.uk payment integration, event listing Finder patterns and AI-driven PDF imports. ...more

Avoid API costs and streamline testing with Drupal’s AI Test module for efficient mock responses. ...more

Japan's Drupal community gathered in Tokyo for its inaugural Contribution Day, fostering local engagement and preparing for DrupalCon Nara 2025. ...more

Kalamuna developed SHC Today to unite the Stanford Humanities Center, Arcade and Today Hub subsites on a Drupal platform hosted by Acquia. The site delivers curated publications, blogs, videos and interactive research tools designed for scholars, students and the public. ...more

Drupalize.me outlines the Automatic Updates feature for applying Drupal core security and bug-fix releases via a Composer-powered, UI-driven workflow. The guide covers Composer 2.7+ requirements, file system permissions, backup strategies and a decision matrix to help site owners choose the best update method. ...more

Drupal Association and Axelerant sponsor Episode 6 of Beyond the Build, where hosts Kelly Delaney and Prateek Jain join Andrew Williamson of Kanopi Studios and Nicholas Gliserman of the Gilder Lehrman Institute to explore the migration of the Hamilton Education Program website from Drupal 7 to a flexible, educator-focused Drupal platform. ...more

In TD Cafe #006, Carlos Ospina and Ana Laura Coto explore the balance between personal life and Drupal work. They share real-world uses of AI in projects, insights on sustaining the ecosystem through SME clients, and their push for a more inclusive global community. ...more

Salesforce architect Aaron Crosman outlines how to blend employer-directed learning with personal projects. He shares routines, side project tips, and the value of curiosity, friendships, and teaching as lifelong learning tools. ...more

Stas Zhuk of DDEV explains how to configure VMware Workstation Pro for running Docker and DDEV inside Windows 11 and Linux virtual machines. The guide covers VM hardware settings, VMware Tools setup, disk optimisation and nested virtualisation tips for reliable CMS development. ...more

Scott Weston of Bounteous explores how Drupal teams can integrate Large Language Models into CI/CD pipelines to automate code refactoring, detect deprecated APIs and enforce coding best practices on Drupal 10 and 11 projects. ...more

Explore PHP’s 2025 evolution with insights on Laravel, Symfony, PHP 8.4 features, and enterprise adoption by Slack and Tumblr. Paweł Cierzniakowski breaks down why PHP remains a modern backend powerhouse. ...more

Drupal 11.3 introduces a long-awaited setting to disable auto-generated .htaccess files on non-Apache servers. Clean up your codebase and prevent deployment issues with a simple config update. ...more

Explore how Drupal CMS powers composable architectures that improve flexibility, speed, and digital scalability. SparkFabrik outlines proven implementation patterns, key benefits, and best practices for future-ready ecosystems. ...more

Discover how Drupal sites can benefit from AI modules for automation, translation, chatbots, and smarter workflows. Attico offers a detailed guide for developers and site admins looking to integrate AI today. ...more

Skillions Infotech outlines Bubble.io’s AI-driven no-code app development capabilities, including automated UI generation, backend workflow automation and intelligent features. The article highlights enterprise hosting, global CDN, SOC 2 compliance, SEO tools and a rich plugin ecosystem for scalable, secure applications. ...more