News Roundup

19 August 2024

Promote Drupal: Webinar on Key Strategies for Expanding Drupal’s Reach

Drupal marketing leaders Suzanne Dergacheva and Rosie Gladden will host a webinar titled "Better Together - Promoting Drupal" on Aug 22, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC. The event will explore how unified community-driven marketing efforts can elevate Drupal's presence, offering insights and practical tips for marketers at Certified Partner agencies. Participants will learn to leverage case studies, webinars, and videos to showcase Drupal's strengths to a wider audience.
Key Highlights from Drupal GovCon 2024: Federal Digital Transformation Insights

Ashley Burns’s blog post for Promet Source recaps Drupal GovCon 2024, focusing on federal digital transformation. The post covers key discussions on security, scalability, and accessibility and introduces Drupal USWDS as a solution for government agencies. Learn about the event’s impactful sessions and future trends.
Comparing CMS Platforms: Drupal, WordPress, Adobe, and Sitecore

Axelerant’s latest blog post compares open-source and proprietary CMS options, including Drupal, WordPress, Adobe Experience Manager, and Sitecore. It covers key aspects like customization, scalability, and cost, helping organizations choose the right CMS for their needs.
Drupal Core vs. Drupal CMS: Which One is Right for Your Project?

Joshi Consultancy Services’ blog post explains the key differences between Drupal Core and the newly rebranded Drupal CMS. Learn how to choose the best option for your project, whether you need a highly customizable framework or a user-friendly, ready-to-use solution.

18 August 2024

Tag1 Consulting Publishes Guide on Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 Field Migrations

Tag1 Consulting's latest article by Mauricio Dinarte offers a comprehensive guide to preparing for field migrations when upgrading from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10. The article details the multi-step migration process and provides technical insights for developers.
Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit 2024: Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open

The Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit (PNWDS) 2024, taking place in Seattle from October 11-13, is now open for sponsorships. Companies and individuals can choose from three sponsorship levels—Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, and Mt. Adams—each offering tailored visibility and engagement opportunities. With limited spots available, sponsors are urged to act quickly to connect with over 200 Drupal professionals.
Pantheon Explores Drupal's Widespread Use in Higher Education

Pantheon has published an article detailing Drupal's extensive adoption in higher education. The article focuses on its flexibility, security, and integration capabilities. It also discusses how Pantheon enhances Drupal’s performance for academic institutions and quotes The DropTimes study.
Distinguishing Drupal Core from Drupal CMS: Key Insights

Lakshman Kumar Pandey explains the difference between Drupal Core and Drupal CMS, highlighting how the foundational framework powers a fully functional content management system. Understanding this distinction is essential for effective Drupal development.

17 August 2024

ImageX Explores the Customizable Gin Theme for Drupal Admins

ImageX has published an article detailing the Gin theme for Drupal, highlighting its customizable features and enhanced user experience. Authored by Nadiia Nykolaichuk, the piece covers Gin’s design, functionality, and impact on Drupal's admin interface.

16 August 2024

Drupal Training in NYC: Enhance Your Skills This September

New York City will host a series of in-person Drupal training sessions from September 17-19. The sessions will cover site building, theming with TailwindCSS, and module development. Led by seasoned Drupal experts, these courses cater to various skill levels and offer hands-on learning and practical experience. Participants will also gain free entry to the EvolveDrupal summit on September 20, enhancing networking opportunities.
ADCI Solutions Launches BibCite Demo for Drupal-Based Bibliographic Management

ADCI Solutions launches a new demo for BibCite, a powerful Drupal module designed to streamline bibliographic data management for universities and research institutions. BibCite supports a wide range of formats like BibTex and EndNote, integrates Altmetrics for impact tracking, and offers extensive customization options. The demo allows users to experience the module’s full capabilities before installation, reinforcing its status as a trusted tool in academic circles.
Bold Changes to Propel Drupal Forward: Will Huggins

The Drupal Association Board Elections have begun, running until September 5th, giving the Drupal community a chance to choose the next at-large board member. The DropTimes' "Meet the Candidate" campaign features an interview with candidate Will Huggins, CEO and co-founder of Zoocha, where he shares his vision for Drupal's future, focusing on innovation, marketing, and strategic evolution. Will emphasizes the importance of embracing change within the Drupal Certified Partner community to enhance Drupal's competitive edge against major commercial software solutions.
Drupal Starshot Initiative is Now Officially 'Drupal CMS'

Dries Buytaert announces "Drupal CMS" as the official name for the product developed under the Drupal Starshot Initiative. The rebranding follows user feedback, highlighting the clarity the term "CMS" brings, improving accessibility for newcomers and marketers. The "Drupal Starshot" codename will be retired after the first release, marking Drupal's commitment to user-friendly evolution.
Drupal Association Board Election 2024: Voting Now Open

Voting for the 2024 Drupal Association At-Large Board Member election is now open until September 5, 23:59 UTC. The election has shifted to an Approval voting system, allowing members to approve multiple candidates. Eligible voters received their ballots via email and can vote through the Helios Voting tool. The DropTimes is running a "Meet the Candidate" campaign to provide deeper insights into each candidate.
Bixal's Website Migration: From Static Site to Dynamic Drupal CMS

Discover how Bixal migrated its website from a static site generator to Drupal, improving content management, performance, and accessibility through a component-based approach and tools like USWDS and StorybookJS.
Setting Up Apache Solr in a Lando Environment for Drupal Search Optimization

Learn how to install and configure Apache Solr on Ubuntu within a Lando environment and integrate it with Drupal's Search API Solr module to enhance your website’s search performance and user experience.

15 August 2024

Is Drupal the best open source CMS? All benefits at a glance

Thomas van Eldijk examines Drupal's modular structure, security, and upcoming enhancements. Discover why major organizations choose Drupal despite its steep learning curve.
New Features in LocalGov Drupal: Enhancing Council Websites

Explore the latest updates to LocalGov Drupal, including event management, flexible subsites, election result features, and improved content access controls, all designed to serve council websites better.
Droptica Webinar: Navigating the End of Drupal 7 Support

Droptica is hosting a free webinar titled "The Future After Drupal 7" on August 27, 2024, at 3:00 PM CEST. Led by Droptica CEO Maciej Łukiański, the session will explore strategies for managing Drupal 7 websites post-end-of-life, including upgrading, migrating, and maintaining. Website owners and developers can register online to gain expert advice on navigating this transition.
Last Chance to Register for DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 at Regular Rate

With a few days left until the Regular Registration deadline for DrupalCon Barcelona 2024, participants are urged to register by 19 August at 23:59 CEST to secure the €930 rate. The event features four days of sessions, keynotes, BoF meetings, and contribution opportunities, plus access to social events. Early registration is crucial to benefit from the Regular rate and group discounts.
Key Software Development Challenges and Practical Solutions

Krishna Sharma of Skillions Infotech discusses common software development challenges, including technology changes and security issues, and provides actionable strategies for teams to improve software quality and scalability.
The Essential Role of CMS in Streamlining Modern Web Development

Content Management Systems like WordPress and Joomla offer businesses user-friendly tools for efficient content management, customization, SEO, and security in today's digital landscape.

14 August 2024

Steering Drupal’s Potential in Academia: Janna Malikova

The Drupal Association Board Elections are set to begin shortly, lasting until early September. The DropTimes' "Meet the Candidate" series highlights Janna Malikova, a Senior Software Engineer at Tomato Elephant Studio, who is passionate about integrating Drupal into academic curriculums and improving its documentation. In her interview, Malikova discusses her ongoing initiatives to make Drupal more accessible within educational settings and her plans to enhance community engagement if elected to the board.
The Key to Rebuilding Drupal Communities: What Will Be Revealed at GovCon 2024?

At DrupalGovCon 2024, the "Revitalizing Our Drupal Communities" panel addresses the challenges posed by the pandemic in sustaining local Drupal groups. Led by experts like Anoop John, Nina Ogor, and John Doyle, the discussion focuses on strategies for community rebuilding, inclusivity, and long-term engagement. Emphasizing outreach to new and underrepresented members, the panel highlights key initiatives to sustain momentum and keep Drupal relevant in a rapidly evolving web landscape.
Achieving AODA Compliance in Drupal: Key Strategies and Tools

Learn how to ensure your Drupal website meets AODA standards, enhancing accessibility for all users. This post covers essential Drupal modules, testing tools, and the benefits of hiring AODA-certified developers.
Update on Sponsored Drupal Contributions: Six Months of Progress

Théodore Biadala shares his latest blog update on his ongoing Drupal core contributions, highlighting significant progress with 82 issues committed over the past six months. He also acknowledges support from key sponsors and outlines the areas of focus in his work.
LagoonCon Barcelona 2024: Enhance Your Application Delivery with Lagoon

LagoonCon Barcelona 2024, scheduled for September 23, offers in-depth sessions on the open-source application delivery platform Lagoon, just ahead of DrupalCon. Attendees will gain insights from experts, including Lagoon's development team, on optimizing Drupal site management and customizing hosting strategies. The event targets developers, CTOs, and site builders, with registration closing on the same day.
Optimizing Drupal for Performance and Scalability in 2024

Golems explores how Drupal can handle growing traffic and content in 2024. The post offers practical tips for optimizing performance, from caching to database optimization, ensuring a fast and scalable website experience.
Drupal 11 Release: Key Updates and Future Upgrade Plans

Imre Gmelig Meijling's latest blog post outlines the new features in Drupal 11, highlights ongoing support for Drupal 10, and advises on upgrade planning.
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Batch API in Drupal

PTI WebTech provides a detailed tutorial on setting up Batch API in Drupal. Learn how to efficiently handle long-running tasks by breaking them into manageable parts with custom modules and batch processing.
Resolving AJAX File Upload Errors in Drupal: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to diagnose and fix common AJAX errors during file uploads in Drupal. This guide covers server settings, module conflicts, JavaScript issues, and more to ensure smooth uploads.
Drupal Association Hosts Open Community Forums Ahead of 2024 Board Elections

The Drupal Association is hosting two Open Community Forums today, 14 August, as part of the 2024 Board Elections, providing an opportunity for the community to engage with the candidates. Voting for the open at-large board seat begins tomorrow, 15 August, and will close on 5 September. In support of the election, The DropTimes has launched a "Meet the Candidate" campaign, featuring interviews with the candidates to offer deeper insights ahead of the voting period.

13 August 2024

Drupal 11 Brisbane Release Party Set for September 17, 2024

The Drupal Brisbane community is hosting a Drupal 11 release party at Brisbane Square Library on September 17, 2024. The event will feature presentations, documentation sprints, and social discussions, both in person and online. Attendees are encouraged to submit topics for discussion, and Tomato Elephant Studio will sponsor the event.
CiviCRM Hosts Session on Drupal 7 End of Life and CiviCRM Impact

CiviCRM will host an online session on September 10, 2024, to discuss Drupal 7's End of Life, set for January 5, 2025. The session will explore options like upgrading Drupal, switching CMS, or using a Never Ending Support Package. Attendees can ask questions to prepare their CiviCRM installations for the upcoming change.
Webinar on GitHub Co-Pilot and Actions for Drupal Developers

Aten Design Group is hosting a webinar titled "GitHub Co-Pilot and Actions: Enhancing Drupal Development with New Tools" on August 14, 2024, at 2 PM EDT. Senior Developer Jordan Graham will guide Drupal developers through integrating AI-powered tools like GitHub Co-Pilot for code completion and GitHub Actions for workflow automation. Register now to enhance your Drupal development practices with cutting-edge GitHub technologies.
Talking Drupal Podcast Explores DIY Site Builders vs. Drupal

Episode #463 of Talking Drupal features Ivan Stegic discussing the pros and cons of DIY site builders compared to Drupal, along with insights on Drupal 11. Hosts Nic Laflin, John Picozzi, and Josh Miller lead the conversation, examining when Drupal is the better choice.
Drupal Gutenberg 3.0.3 and 2.10 Released

Drupal Gutenberg releases versions 3.0.3 and 2.10, now fully compatible with Drupal 11. These updates feature bug fixes and enhanced user experience. They allow seamless content mapping, fixed layouts, and reusable blocks without coding, ideal for large sites and marketing teams. With over 4,400 sites using the module, developers are urged to upgrade and explore new features supported by extensive documentation.
Enhancing Drupal 9 Security with LDAP Integration: A Practical Guide

Learn how to improve Drupal 9 security by integrating LDAP for centralized user management and strong authentication. This guide covers setup, troubleshooting, and best practices for secure implementation.
Drupal 11: Key Updates and Features You Need to Know

Explore the latest features in Drupal 11, including the new Recipes feature, enhanced content staging with Workspaces, and simplified front-end development with Single-Directory Components. Learn how these updates improve site management and performance.
Dries Buytaert to Present 40th Driesnote at DrupalCon Barcelona 2024

Dries Buytaert will deliver his 40th Driesnote at DrupalCon Barcelona on September 24, 2024, focusing on the Drupal Starshot initiative. He will provide a product strategy update and demonstrate the expected features of the Starshot launch. Attendees will also learn how to participate in the initiative.
Drupal 11: Key Features and Upgrade Recommendations

Drupal 11 is now available, introducing features like Recipes, Workspaces, and Single-Directory Components. With Drupal 8 and 9 no longer supported, site owners should consider upgrading to Drupal 10 or 11 soon. Drupal 7 support ends in January 2025.
Best Practices for Managing Partial Migrations in Drupal Development

Lakshman Kumar Pandey outlines essential strategies for handling migration configurations as partial in Drupal, focusing on improving efficiency, early debugging, and effective collaboration. Learn how to segment and manage complex migrations for better outcomes in your development projects.

12 August 2024

Building Effective Social Timelines with Drupal: Best Practices and Key Modules

Discover how to design a functional and engaging social timeline for membership sites using Drupal. Learn about essential modules, UI design tips, and customization strategies to enhance user interaction and community engagement.
Essential Tips for Smoothly Replatforming to Drupal 10

OXD shares key strategies for re-platforming legacy CMS to Drupal 10, focusing on content audits, early planning, and team coordination. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and ensure a seamless migration process for complex content-heavy websites.
Japanese American National Museum Revamps Digital Presence with Drupal

The Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles has transformed its website with a Drupal-powered platform, improving user experience, multilingual accessibility, and operational efficiency. Led by Urban Insight, the upgrade enhances content management and engagement across JANM's diverse digital properties.
Optimizing Your Drupal Site with Token Module: Practical Tips and Examples

Learn how to use the Drupal Token module to automate content management, enhance user experience, and streamline workflows. This guide offers easy-to-follow examples for personalized messages, dynamic URLs, and more.
Experience Builder Project Advances with Live Updates and Improved UX

The latest update for the Experience Builder project, led by Wim Leers, focuses on enhancing component previews with live updates and simplifying the props form interface. Key developments include improvements in Redux integration and CI adjustments for smoother Drupal 11 compatibility.
Drupal GovCon 2024: The Heartbeat of the DC Drupal community

Drupal GovCon 2024, the premier conference for Drupal professionals and government IT experts, begins tomorrow at the Riggs Center, University of Maryland, Washington, D.C. This free, three-day event, running from August 13-15, will feature over 800 participants, with a focus on the Drupal Starshot initiative and sessions across nine tracks. Organized with inclusivity and community collaboration in mind, the conference promises rich networking opportunities, hands-on learning, and recorded sessions available on drupal.tv for those unable to attend in person.
Drupal Starshot Initiative Launches SEO Survey for Community Input

Jim Birch of Kanopi Studios and John Doyle from Digital Polygon are spearheading the SEO track for the Drupal Starshot initiative, aiming to create a search-optimized Drupal CMS. They've launched a community survey, open until August 16, 2024, to gather insights on Drupal's SEO practices. Participants can contribute anonymously or receive issue credit by providing their Drupal.org username.
Drupal vs. Adobe Experience Manager: Detailed CMS Comparison for Enterprises

Explore the key differences between Drupal and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) in terms of flexibility, cost, performance, and security. This comparison helps organizations determine which CMS best suits their specific needs and budget.

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