Discover the potential solution explored by Matt Glaman in his blog post: Retrofitting Drupal 7 Code for Drupal 10. Learn how the Module Upgrader project aims to streamline the migration process and preserve functionality. Dive into the complexities and possibilities of upgrading legacy Drupal sites
As the impending end-of-life for Drupal 7 looms, Glaman addresses the challenges faced by organizations seeking to transition to newer versions of the platform.
The article underscores the importance of manual review and user testing in addition to software tools to ensure comprehensive web accessibility. It highlights the limitations of relying solely on automated tools and emphasizes the role of human intervention in evaluating and addressing accessibility concerns.
While Drupal had informally embraced WCAG 2.1 for some time, it made a formal commitment to follow the latest W3C WCAG Recommendation, which includes WCAG 2.2 and WCAG 3.0.
UI Suite initiative provides a cohesive set of modules to implement full design systems while preserving and improving the Drupal site-building experience. Modules:
A project to collect and compile data about the utilization of Drupal across various industry sectors, shedding light on the platform's extensive adoption in different domains.
The project aims to substantially boost Drupal contributions by simplifying entry points and enhancing the user experience, making involvement in Drupal development more accessible and enjoyable.
The Distributions and Recipes Initiative aims to address the challenges of Drupal's basic configuration by introducing a new feature called "recipes." These recipes will allow site builders to choose predefined sets of functionality for specific n
The Easy Out of the Box Initiative is dedicated to enhancing Drupal's appeal to new and inexperienced users by significantly improving the editorial experience right from the moment of installation.
The IXP Fellowship Initiative is a community-driven initiative to create incentives for companies to guide new developers through the very beginning of their careers in Drupal.
The proposal recommends that Drupal's external marketing should stop emphasizing version numbers to reflect the ease of upgrading between versions, making it less daunting and costly for users.
The Promote Drupal initiative is a dedicated group of marketers within the Drupal community who are passionate about fostering the growth of the Drupal brand.
The focus of this project is to enhance the Layout Builder's UI experience by rewriting it using React. This shift to modern web UX will dramatically improve the content editor experience, making Drupal more accessible and user-friendly.
While Drupal core boasts excellent APIs for making data available to a couple of applications, it falls short in assisting JavaScript developers in consuming that data.
Brad Jones, Drupalista and digital nomad, based in beautiful Lake City, Colorado. With a wealth of experience in Drupal and a background as a part-time paramedic, Brad brings a unique perspective to the community.
AmyJune Hineline, a dedicated member of Drupal.org with 12 years and 10 months of experience, is a strong advocate for contributions and inclusivity in the Drupal community.
Adding dashboards in Drupal serves multiple purposes. For site builders, it enables them to create customized dashboards tailored to editors' specific needs, enhancing their editing experience.
The Workflow in Core Initiative is dedicated to bringing significant enhancements to Drupal's content workflow, preview, and staging capabilities. This will be achieved by extending and improving aspects of the Entity API in core.
The Drupal 7 Soft Landing Initiative is designed to support the existing community of Drupal 7 site owners. Despite its significance and continued usage, Drupal 7 faces an eventual end-of-life date.
The Documentation and Help Initiative, is dedicated to enriching the Drupal evaluator, developer, and site builder experiences through enhanced documentation and in-application help.
The importance of addressing accessibility issues in Drupal cannot be understated, as it directly impacts both end users, particularly those using screen readers, and developers striving to meet accessibility requirements set by governments and or