News Roundup

A webinar titled "Revolutionizing Performance Testing in Drupal with Gander" is set for July 2, 2024, at 17:30 UTC. Hosted by Tim Lehnen, CTO of the Drupal Association, the event features experts from Google and Tag1 Consulting discussing the integration of the Gander performance testing tool into Drupal. This collaboration aims to eliminate manual testing, promising faster websites and improved user satisfaction.

The Early Bird registration deadline for DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 is just one week away. Attendees who register by 28 June will save €155 on tickets for Europe's largest Drupal event, which features four days of sessions, BoFs, contributions, and social events. Early Bird tickets are priced at €775, with further discounts for bulk purchases.

Drupal Gutenberg v4.0, set for release in August 2024, will feature a major UI overhaul tailored for Drupal, enhancing the editing experience. The update introduces single-field editing, expanding Gutenberg's functionality beyond nodes to include taxonomies, products, and custom entities. Additionally, it integrates with the new Drupal Starshot initiative, promising smoother feature testing and future enhancements like generative AI and collaborative editing. This release builds on the improvements of v3.0, aiming to significantly elevate content management within Drupal.

DrupalCon Europe 2024 will be held in Barcelona from September 24 to 27, with Early Bird tickets now available. Building on last year's sustainability efforts in Lille, the event aims to further reduce its environmental impact, continuing initiatives like zero-food waste and using renewable energy. The community is invited to contribute ideas for sustainability by contacting [email protected].

Lauri Timmanee will be a featured speaker at DrupalCamp Spain 2024, which will be held on October 25-26 at the Hotel DeLoix Aqua Center in Benidorm. Lauri, Product Lead for the Experience Builder initiative at Acquia, joins Cristina Chumillas in the lineup. The event will feature talks, meetings, and workshops, with training sessions on October 24. Proposal submissions are open until June 30, 2024.

Aten Group will host a webinar, "Migrate with Might: Tips and Tricks for Drupal's Migration Tools," on June 26, 2024, at 2 PM EDT. Led by Joel Steidl, VP of Engineering at Aten, the session will explore Drupal's migrate system, covering data transfer from various sources and effective migration strategies, especially from Drupal 7. The event targets developers and site managers aiming for seamless data transitions.

Drupal has released Drupal 10.3, introducing features like an experimental Navigation UI, stable Workspaces, and Single-Directory Components support. The Navigation module includes a collapsible sidebar and customizable menus, while the Workspaces module now allows multiple staging environments for content updates. This final feature release for Drupal 10 precedes the long-term support phase, with Drupal 11 set for release in late July 2024.

Jürgen Haas announces the release of ECA 2.0.0, a major update to the ECA module, now compatible with Drupal 10.3 and the upcoming Drupal 11. This update, developed collaboratively by Lakedrops and OpenCampus GmbH, introduces numerous improvements, including 74 new plugins, dynamic event subscribers, and PHP 8.1 compatibility. Significant changes and comprehensive guidance for developers are documented, ensuring a smooth transition from ECA 1.x

DrupalCamp Spain 2024 in Benidorm, scheduled for October 25-26, has extended its call for papers to June 30th. The event seeks proposals on Drupal, PHP, front-end technologies, accessibility, DevOps, project management, professional development, and community topics. Additionally, a call for training proposals for sessions on October 24th is open, with detailed guidelines on the official DrupalCamp Spain website.

Jamie Abrahams and Marcus Johansson announce a new AI Initiative module for Drupal, consolidating top AI features into a comprehensive toolkit. The first alpha release includes an AI abstraction layer supporting OpenAI and Anthropic, with more integrations coming soon. Key highlights include AI Core, AI Automators, and AI Search, enhancing Drupal’s AI capabilities with minimal coding required.

Drupal Meetup Toyota invites enthusiasts to an online event in Nagoya on July 10, 2024. The meetup, from 08:00 pm to 09:00 pm Japanese Standard Time, will feature presentations and discussions on the latest Drupal trends. Join to connect with technologists and digital marketing professionals and explore Drupal's impactful applications across industries.

The 20th DrupalJam celebrated its milestone with over 330 participants in Utrecht, featuring a personal keynote by Dries Buytaert. The event included engaging presentations, workshops, and panels highlighting the evolution of Drupal and the significance of international collaboration in the open-source community. Notably, Drupal Startshot was introduced as a 'no code' solution for website creation, aiming to simplify Drupal usage and expand its accessibility.

Nonprofit Drupal developers and users are invited to the June Drupal for Nonprofits Chat on Thursday, June 20, at 1 PM Eastern Time. Sponsored by NTEN.org, this free call offers a flexible platform for discussing Drupal-related topics without a set agenda. Open to all experience levels, participants are encouraged to share discussion points ahead of time in a collaborative Google document.

amazee.io partners with ANNAI Inc. to introduce its open-source Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) to Japan. This collaboration leverages ANNAI's market expertise to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness among Japanese enterprises. Both companies are committed to seamless integration, local support, and comprehensive training to foster innovation and growth.

Submissions for the 2024 Splash Awards, celebrating outstanding Drupal projects in Germany and Austria, are now open until July 31. This year marks the sixth anniversary of the prestigious event, with the ceremony set for November 7th in Berlin for the first time. The awards, inspired by the Dutch Drupal community, highlight innovation in open-source projects and foster community engagement.

Sylvain Moreau and Jean Fenouil from AXESS will host a webinar on June 27, highlighting Drupal 10.3, Drupal 11, and Drupal Starshot. The session aims to enhance participants' understanding of these updates and their impact on web development. Attendees can register on the AXESS webinar page.