News Roundup

"New Version of Markdown Easy Module (1.0.1) Released" introduces minor bug fixes, default settings, Drupal 11 compatibility, and code quality enhancements.​

OSInet is performing a major overhaul of Drupal's Statistics module, aiming to boost user privacy and functionality. The upgraded contrib module will introduce anonymized data collection, a new user interface, and enhanced tracking features, targeting full compliance with privacy standards. These enhancements are critical as the core module will be phased out in upcoming Drupal versions, with deprecation in version 10.3.0 and removal in version 11.0.0.

Explore the latest from Octahedroid: a new preview feature for Decoupled Drupal within NextJS applications. Perfect for developers seeking enhanced content management, details and setup instructions are now available on Octahedroid's GitHub.

Streamline Drupal Development with DDEV, Docker, and NGROK. The integration of these tools enhances the setup and usability of local development environments. This setup proves beneficial for remote teams and distributed workflows.

EvolveDrupal, a major Drupal summit, is returning to Montreal for its second edition on June 14, 2024, at Montréal CoWork. The event will cover a variety of topics suitable for professionals in Communications, Digital Strategy, and UX/UI Design. Organizers are also inviting speaker proposals for those interested in presenting.

Platform.sh's DevRel team has launched ChangeMode, their new podcast series. Dive into the world of open source with Marine Gandy and Ryan Weaver, Symfony documentation lead. Don't miss this insightful conversation on crafting documentation and more! #ChangeMode #Podcast #OpenSource

CTI Digital will host a webinar on May 3, 2024, discussing the end-of-life considerations for Drupal 7 and migration strategies to newer platforms. Experts David Bishop and James Tillotson will lead the session, targeting IT professionals and decision-makers. The webinar will provide insights into CMS transitions and IT infrastructure updates.

Guy Gilloteaux, the mayor of La Roche-en-Ardenne, has launched a new Drupal-powered website designed pro bono by Gilles Bailleux. The site enables the mayor to manage content, including campaign notebooks with geotagged photos independently. It features advanced security and metadata tagging, enhancing usability without requiring cookie consent.

Explore the latest innovations at #LagoonConPortland2024 on May 6! Learn about new features, interact with the Lagoon team, and discover future plans. Don’t miss this chance for insight and networking.

The Drop Times reports that based on an extrapolation done using data collected from LinkedIn Sales Navigator, around 280,000 people worldwide are part of the Drupal community. North America and Europe each house about 36.3% of these members. The U.S., India, and France are home to half of all Drupal professionals.

At DrupalCon Portland 2024, Acquia will lead multiple sessions from May 6-9, starting with a presentation on upgrading from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10. Acquia's founder, Dries Buytaert, will discuss the future of Drupal, and other sessions will cover automatic updates and configuration validation. The event will also include industry-specific summits and interactive workshops.

The Drupal Delhi Meetup on May 4, 2024, will delve into Drupal 10 enhancements and preview features of Drupal 11. Supported by Srijan, this session aims to gather feedback for the upcoming DrupalCamp Delhi 2024 and engage the Drupal community.

Link Digital unveils the latest CKAN Sync for Drupal module, revolutionizing data integration! Explore seamless connections between Drupal websites and CKAN for enhanced data-sharing capabilities.

Lullabot will host a webinar on web accessibility on May 16, coinciding with Global Accessibility Awareness Day. This Q&A session will feature experts discussing strategies for enhancing web accessibility. Attendees will learn about simplicity in design, effective testing methodologies, and how to address common accessibility challenges.

Pantheon will unveil new technologies at DrupalCon Portland 2024. In a May 7 session, they will discuss customer data and personalization strategies with Lytics. Experience hands-on demonstrations at booth number 307 and an after-party at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry on May 8.