News Roundup

A seasoned Drupal Architect, Jay Callicott unveiled DrupalX, a new toolkit for enterprise website development on Medium. DrupalX enhances efficiency by building on the drupal-composer/drupal-project template, integrating Bootstrap 5 for responsive design and Storybook for component-driven development. With a focus on flexibility and customization, DrupalX offers a "Starterkit" theming approach and optional modules like Bootswatch and DrupalX Gin to streamline and optimize the development process.

Mirantis will host a tech talk on June 11 at 09:30 PM (GMT+5:30) featuring Bryan Gruneberg, Consulting Solution Architect, amazee.io. The event will discuss the benefits of Lagoon’s Kubernetes-based hosting for the Open Website Alliance, co-founded by TYPO3, Drupal, WordPress and Joomla. Learn how open-source hosting can enhance your web strategy.

The Drupal Starshot project will hold its second session on June 7, 2024, at 15:00 UTC via Zoom. This contribution-focused event will feature updates from Dries Buytaert and Cristina Chumillas, along with guidance on getting involved. Organized by Gábor Hojtsy, the session will review the mission statement, workstreams, and strategies, and present concept wireframes. Recordings will be available for those unable to attend live.

The Drupal Starshot project has announced its new leadership team, led by Dries Buytaert. Key roles include Tim Plunkett as Technical Lead, Cristina Chumillas as User Experience Lead, Pamela Barone as Product Owner, and Gábor Hojtsy as Contribution Coordinator. The team aims to drive significant advancements in the Drupal platform, focusing on product vision, technical excellence, and user experience, with the next Starshot session scheduled for June 7, 2024.

The Drop Times is now a media partner for Drupaljam 2024, which will be held on June 12 at Fabrique Utrecht. The event seeks sponsors to support its scale and professionalism, and details are available on the event's website. Highlights include Dries Buytaert's keynote on "The Past, Present, and Future of Open Source," which will be followed by discussions by industry experts.

The Drupal Pune team will volunteer at PHPCamp 2024 in Pune on June 8th. PHPCamp is a key event for developers and tech enthusiasts to network and exchange ideas. Attendees are encouraged to secure tickets early for this enriching experience.

The Drupal Association celebrates Pride Month 2024 by highlighting international LGBTQ+ organizations and donating proceeds from themed apparel sales. Each week, a different organization, such as Micro Rainbow International Foundation and The Trevor Project, will be featured, and the community can vote on which receives the donations. Community members are also invited to share their Pride stories through videos, quotes, or photos to be showcased on social media.

DrupalJam 2024, the largest Drupal camp in the Netherlands, is set for June 12th, promising invaluable community engagement. In exclusive interviews, Frederik Wouters discusses integrating RAG and OpenAI with a focus on data quality and privacy, Mikko Hämäläinen explores Digital Experience Platforms for customer management, and Mathias Bolt Lesniak highlights the importance of open-source software in government policies. These sessions aim to provide practical insights for both seasoned developers and newcomers.

The Drupal Association calls for Local Association leaders from Asia to join the inaugural meet-up on June 11, 2024. This online event, scheduled for 15:00 CST / 7:00 UTC, aims to foster collaboration and idea-sharing among community leaders. The initiative underscores the Association's commitment to empowering grassroots efforts and advancing the Drupal ecosystem globally.

The DrupalStarshot initiative is gaining momentum with the release of its full session calendar. Interactive Zoom calls will provide updates and guidance for contributors, featuring sessions led by industry experts like Dries Buytaert and Lauri Eskola. Join the #starshot channel on Drupal Slack to participate and help shape the future of Drupal.

The DropTimes has been named the official Media Partner for DrupalCamp Spain 2024, set for October 24th to 26th at the Hotel DeLoix Aqua Center. The event will feature a Business Day, followed by two days of talks, workshops, and networking opportunities. The partnership ensures extensive coverage, keeping the global Drupal community informed with updates and insights.

DrupalCon Singapore 2024: Registrations Now Open! Join the December 9-11 event at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay for three immersive days of Drupal content, training, networking, and the inaugural DrupalCon Asia Splash Awards. Early bird rates are available to the first 50 registrants.

The Drupal Zurich Meetup is scheduled for July 4th at the Liip office in Zurich. Organized by Josef Kruckenberg and Jens Vranckx, the event starts at 17:30 CEST and includes various talk formats, networking opportunities, and refreshments. The call for speakers is open, and more details can be found on the event page.

The first session of the Drupal Starshot initiative, led by Dries Buytaert, drew over 200 participants on May 31, 2024. Discussions focused on participation, funding, governance, and community engagement, highlighting Starshot's goal to create a user-friendly default download of Drupal. The next session is scheduled for June 6, 2024, featuring updates on the Experience Builder initiative and further engagement opportunities.

Twin Cities Drupal Camp opens Call for Submissions with rolling session acceptance favouring early entries. Sessions will include 45-minute presentations with Q&A, all recorded for accessibility. Diverse topics are encouraged, and retro T-shirts will be available for purchase.

A week of engaging Drupal events is on the horizon, from June 3rd to June 9th. Highlights include training sessions for beginners, advanced module development workshops, and community meetups. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the vibrant Drupal ecosystem.