News Roundup

The Drupal Starshot initiative, announced by Dries Buytaert, seeks community members to join as track leads for its innovative project. The initiative has established a leadership team and advisory council, focusing on product strategy and dividing the project into manageable tracks. Applications for track leads are open until July 31st, with selections announced in early August. Significant progress is expected by DrupalCon Barcelona, and those passionate about Drupal's future are encouraged to apply via the Drupal Starshot page.

Registration is now open for EvolveDrupal NYC, scheduled for September 20, 2024, at Candid, New York. The event will feature over 30 talks across four tracks, including Digital Strategy, Technical Talks, UX/UI Design, and Higher-Education. Notable speakers include Suzanne Dergacheva, Joyce Peralta, and John Cloys, with special three-day training sessions offered prior to the summit.

Varbase 10.0.0, built on Drupal 10, has been released with enhanced performance, PHP 8.1 compatibility, and modern CKEditor 5 integration. This update offers improved SEO, media management, and accessibility, promising a superior user experience and search engine-friendly performance. Download and explore the latest features to elevate your web projects.

The Keyspider Site Search module for Drupal CMS has been launched, offering enhanced search capabilities with AI-powered semantic search, multi-language support, and real-time indexing. Key features include customizable search layout, user-specific search, advanced filtering, and seamless integration with third-party services. The module requires a Keyspider account and API configuration for setup, with detailed guides available for easy installation.

Drupal enthusiasts in Delhi are set for a meetup on July 27, hosted by OpenSense Labs in Saket. The event will feature technical sessions, networking over high tea, and a local community discussion. Organized by Anushri Kumari and Divisha Bora, registration is open until the day before the event.

DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 invites attendees to submit proposals for Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions. BoFs are inclusive spaces for community discussions on Drupal and various topics. They foster networking and deep dives into subjects, continuing a tradition integral to the Drupal community. Only registered attendees can submit proposals through the BoF Portal, with submissions due at least 24 hours before the session or by September 25, 2024.

The July Drupal for Nonprofits Chat, organized by NTEN.org, is scheduled for tomorrow, July 18 at 1pm ET / 10am PT. This final summer session offers nonprofit Drupal developers a platform to discuss various topics and share ideas. The free Zoom event is open to all, with an open agenda and real-time notes available on Google Docs.

The election for the Drupal Association's at-large board seat is now open, starting the 2024 election process. Nominations are open until 30 July, with voting from 15 August to 5 September, and the new board member will be announced at DrupalCon Barcelona 2024. The Drupal community is encouraged to participate actively, ensuring a diverse and inclusive governance structure.

The Bay Area Drupal Camp (BADCamp) 2024 will be held on October 24-25 at Oakstop in Oakland, CA. The Call for Speakers is open until August 19, inviting proposals on Drupal topics and related fields like AI and JavaScript frameworks. BADCamp offers networking, training, and industry-specific summits, with sponsorship opportunities available via [email protected].

Learn how to migrate new content efficiently using Drupal's Migrate API. Jaymie Strecker's second part of this tutorial, "Using Drupal Migrations to Modify Content Within a Site," provides detailed examples of creating paragraphs, nodes, URL aliases, and redirects. It's an essential read for developers looking to streamline their content deployment process.

Gábor Hojtsy and Lauri Timmanee have made their Drupal Starshot keynote slide deck from Drupal Developer Days 2024 open source. The slide deck, accompanied by a video recording, offers detailed insights and is available for various events. Additional marketing resources can be found on the Drupal Starshot marketing page.

The LocalGov CMS Directory has been updated, detailing the content management systems used by councils in the UK and Ireland. Drupal remains the most popular, followed by Jadu and Umbraco. The update process highlighted the importance of metadata for identifying CMS details, which many councils still lack. The directory now includes comprehensive metadata reviews for easier identification of CMS software and versions.

Upcoming Drupal community events from July 15th to July 21st, 2024, offer networking, expert insights, and the latest updates. Join fellow developers to enhance your skills and stay informed. Don't miss these opportunities to connect and grow within the Drupal ecosystem.

Kat Shaw, Lead Engineer at Lullabot, will present "What the Heck is ARIA? A Beginner's Guide to ARIA for Accessibility" at Drupal GovCon 2024. Scheduled for August 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST, this session will cover ARIA attributes to enhance web accessibility, aiming at attendees with basic HTML knowledge. Drupal GovCon 2024 runs from August 13-15 at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center in College Park, Maryland.