News Roundup

13 July 2025

AI-Powered No-Code App Development with Bubble.io Platform

Skillions Infotech outlines Bubble.io’s AI-driven no-code app development capabilities, including automated UI generation, backend workflow automation and intelligent features. The article highlights enterprise hosting, global CDN, SOC 2 compliance, SEO tools and a rich plugin ecosystem for scalable, secure applications.
Enhancing Drupal Experience Builder with Real-Time Features

Lee Rowlands of PreviousNext outlines planned improvements for Drupal Experience Builder, including collaborative multi-user editing with CRDT or OT algorithms, Mercure-driven real-time server events, and browser-based Twig rendering via WebAssembly or AST conversion to reduce preview latency.
Automated Cypress Testing for Drupal with GitHub Actions: A Step-by-Step CI Guide

Learn how to set up Cypress for end-to-end testing of Drupal sites using GitHub Actions. This guide from Morpht covers CI setup, caching, environment prep, and real-world use cases that cut QA time by 80%.

11 July 2025

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 to Showcase Custom Field Content Modeling

DrupalCamp Colorado 2025 takes place July 25–26 at the Tivoli Student Union on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Andy Marquis will lead a session on “Content Modeling with Custom Fields,” showcasing how the Custom Field module can simplify Drupal content architecture and improve performance. O’Reilly Media will provide all in-person attendees with a free 30-day trial of its learning platform.
Drupal Frontend Editing 2.0.0-beta2 Offers Sidebar WYSIWYG Editor

Dr. Christoph Breidert and 1xINTERNET released Frontend Editing 2.0.0-beta2 on June 25, 2025, bringing a detachable sidebar for real-time WYSIWYG editing to Drupal 9.3–11 sites. The update embeds edit links into entity displays and supports unsaved previews via the All Entity Preview extension. Templates must include the dedicated frontend editing render element, and paragraph editing is handled by the Paragraphs Edit integration, with fixes available in the issue queue.
Velir Announces Search API Solr Dense Vector Module for Drupal 11

Velir released the Search API Solr Dense Vector module for Drupal 11 on June 9, 2025, enabling semantic search by storing AI-generated embeddings as dense vectors in Solr 9.6+. It builds on the Drupal Search API and AI frameworks, offering a configuration interface to choose an embedding provider and model, set vector dimensions, and select a similarity function.
Drupal Mumbai Meetup #4 Scheduled for July 26 at QED42 Vikhroli

The fourth Drupal Mumbai meetup is happening on Saturday, July 26, at QED42 in Vikhroli. The morning includes networking, talks, and planning for DrupalCamp Mumbai. Organisers are still accepting session proposals and RSVPs online.
Submit Your Session for DrupalCamp Pune Today

DrupalCamp Pune 2025 is now accepting session proposals until July 11. Organizers are inviting both new and experienced speakers from across the Drupal ecosystem. The event will cover development, design, strategy, and community topics.

10 July 2025

Streamlining Drupal End-to-End Testing with Docker, JSON-RPC, and GitHub Actions

Prabashwara Seneviratne of Nuvole shares a practical approach to fast, reliable E2E testing for a headless Drupal-Next.js project. Learn how Docker, JSON-RPC, and Cypress were combined to validate live features with real CMS data.
Nineteen Years in a Twenty-Four Year Old Drupal

Josh Mitchell first dove into Drupal in 2008 by building a Facebook-style member platform for The Recording Academy, complete with CRM integration and high-quality media sharing. He went on to become the Drupal Association’s first CTO, triaging the Heartbleed bug and helping steer the five-year effort that delivered Drupal 8. Today, as founder of consultancy M6L, he advises government digital transformations, mentors developers on best practices, and unwinds by playing guitar covers by ear.
Digital Experience Platform Evaluation and Drupal Option

Shefali Shetty of Specbee explains digital experience platforms (DXP), compares leading solutions such as Adobe Experience Platform, Sitecore and Acquia, and outlines criteria for adopting a modular DXP architecture. The article highlights Drupal’s API-first capabilities as an open-source DXP core for enterprises seeking flexibility and scalability.
BreakerYard Drupal Performance Optimization

ComputerMinds optimised BreakerYard’s high-traffic Drupal site using targeted caching, code refactoring, lazy loading and asset preloading. The enhancements delivered up to 10× faster key interactions, sustained Core Web Vitals compliance and improved SEO ranking.
How to Prepare for a Smooth Drupal 11 Upgrade: Key Steps and Features

React Online’s Jean-Paul Vosmeer breaks down the Drupal 11 upgrade process, highlighting essential steps, new CMS features, and system improvements. Learn what to expect and how to ensure a secure, future-proof migration.
Drupal Commerce Events Platform for Structured Credit Investor

Orion Web built a dedicated events site for Structured Credit Investor on Drupal CMS, integrating Drupal Commerce with Stripe payments, multistep Webforms and reusable Layout Builder components to streamline event management and online registration.
Drupalgeddon2 Lasting Impact on Web Application Security

INE examines the CVE-2018-7600 Drupalgeddon2 remote code execution vulnerability and its enduring effects on web application security. The article details the Form API sanitization patch, security updates for Drupal 7.58 and 8.5.1, and underscores the ongoing need for timely patch management and secure coding practices.
Voting Ends Tomorrow for Drupal Association At-Large Board Seat

Voting for the Drupal Project’s 2025 at-large board seat closes tomorrow, July 11, at 23:59 UTC. Seven candidates are competing for the two-year position. Results will be announced on July 24, 2025, and interviews with each contender are available on The Drop Times website.
BADCamp 2025 Session Proposal Deadline Set for July 30, 2025

BADCamp 2025 takes place September 25 to 27 at OAKstop in Oakland, California. Session proposals on Drupal and related technologies are due July 30 at 11:59 p.m. PDT via Sessionize. Attendance is free thanks to sponsors and speaker resources are available on the BADCamp Slack workspace.

09 July 2025

Talking Drupal #510 – Evolving Drupal Hooks and Exploring Media Folders Module

In episode 510 of Talking Drupal, Karoly "Chx" Négyesi explains the evolution of Drupal hooks and what developers should do now. The team also highlights the Media Folders module, offering a folder-style UI for better media management in Drupal.
How Decoupled Drupal Simplifies Content Type Modeling with Smarter Tools and AI

Creating content types in Drupal no longer means guesswork and repetition. This post by Flavio Juárez explores how decoupled Drupal, improved UIs, and AI assistance are transforming the content modeling experience, reducing bloat, enforcing consistency, and speeding up delivery.
Integral Vision Launches Modulo: A Flexible, Drupal-Based CMS for Scalable Content Management

Integral Vision has launched Modulo, a Drupal-based CMS designed to simplify everyday content tasks. It offers customizable structures and designs for complex digital needs. Modulo supports tailored workflows and aims to reduce repetitive work for teams.
University of Edinburgh Drupal Platform Technical Audit by 1XINTERNET

1XINTERNET conducted a technical audit of the University of Edinburgh’s Drupal platform, evaluating security, GDPR compliance, accessibility, performance and editorial workflows. Actionable recommendations were delivered via GitLab issues and validated through real-time prototyping in stakeholder workshops.
Product Microsites for Medical Publishing Compliance

Ananya Rakhecha of QED42 outlines how dedicated product microsites isolate medical, legal and regulatory review, enforce audit-ready version control and enable precise audience targeting to reduce compliance risk and accelerate medical content publishing.
Drupal 10 to 11 Upgrade Guide: Six-Step Migration Process

Joshi Consultancy Services offers a step-by-step Drupal 10 to 11 upgrade guide covering backup and restore, module and theme compatibility checks, staging environment setup, Composer and Drush core updates, thorough testing, and production deployment to ensure a secure, high-performance migration.
DrupalCon Chicago 2026 Cuts Ticket Prices and Expands Summits & Trainings

DrupalCon North America 2026 will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago from March 23 to 27 with lower, simplified ticket prices to improve affordability. Organizers have added volunteer discounts, group passes for local camps, industry summits, and expanded expert trainings. Expo halls and networking areas have been redesigned to support sustainability and stronger community connections.
IT Care LLC Releases YMCA Website Services Distribution on Drupal 10.5

IT Care LLC has released YMCA Website Services Distribution 10.5.0.0 on Drupal 10.5, replacing legacy modules with native core features and centralizing data sync via the drupal/ymca_sync module. The update also introduces dedicated UX leadership for smoother administration, preps 30+ modules for Drupal 11, and adds a “Show All Holidays” option, UI tweaks, and the latest security patches.
DrupalCamp Asheville 2025: The People, Purpose, and Ideas Shaping This Year’s Event

DrupalCamp Asheville 2025 is set to deliver a deeply inclusive and community-focused experience. Organisers have prioritised beginner support, financial accessibility, and a mix of technical and non-technical content. Sessions will be recorded for later viewing, and the camp wraps with a nature-filled Community Day to recharge and connect.
DrupalX AI Integrates Official Drupal AI Module with New Groq API Sub-Module

Jay Callicott refactored DrupalX AI to integrate with the official Drupal AI module, keep Groq as the recommended API, and add a UI-based sub-module for Groq configuration, streamlining developer workflows.
DrupalCamp Colorado 2025: Free and Open to All

DrupalCamp Colorado is back on July 25th and 26th in Denver—and it's free to attend. The event features sessions on open-source, accessibility, and Drupal, with a keynote from Kat Shaw of Lullabot. In-person attendees also get a 30-day O'Reilly trial and a chance to win a handmade Drupal quilt.

08 July 2025

Drupal AI Initiative Expands Marketing Push with Events, Webinars, and European Commission Partnership

The Drupal AI Initiative’s June update highlights major strides in awareness, including a new webinar series with the European Commission, presence at AI Summit London, and weekly marketing meetups.
How the Drupal LMS Module Powers Scalable and Customizable Online Courses

Explore how the Drupal LMS module enables course creation, learner tracking, and scalable eLearning experiences—all within the flexible Drupal CMS.
Advanced Features of the Automated Testing Kit - Part 3

In Part 3 of the Automated Testing Kit series, Andre Angelantoni outlines how to scale testing once the basics are in place. He covers strategies for expanding test coverage, running early accessibility and performance checks, and adding visual regression tests with tools like Cypress, axe-core, Lighthouse, and Diffy. These upgrades help teams catch issues before release and improve overall quality.
daisyUI and Tailwind CSS Integration Streamlines Drupal Theming

Drupal developers can now integrate daisyUI and Tailwind CSS directly into the Appearance settings, eliminating the need for additional build tools. The integration by Pravesh Poonia automatically saves each user’s selected theme in local storage. Over 35 ready-to-use themes and pre-styled components are available for rapid prototyping and production.
Drupal Core Single Directory Components Introduce Component Variants

Drupal core’s Single Directory Components now support first-class component variants via a new root-level declaration. Authors can define named variants with titles and descriptions and select them in render arrays using a #variant key. Merged on June 24, 2025, this non-breaking change closes a major contrib-project blocker and paves the way for Drupal 11.2.0.
Beta Versions of ECA 3, Modeler API 1, and BPMN.iO 3 Released for Drupal

Jürgen Haas has announced beta releases for ECA 3, Modeler API 1, and BPMN.iO 3. These updates bring major UI improvements and enhanced workflow automation tools for Drupal. Contributors resolved over 150 issues across the three modules.
View Pager Control Module Released for Drupal: Custom Pagination for Views

A new Drupal module, View Pager Control, has been released by Mugesh S and Abhijith Krishna. It allows site builders to set different item counts for the first and subsequent pages in Views. The module integrates directly into the Views UI for easy setup and configuration.

07 July 2025

The Letters That Changed Everything: How The DropTimes Discovered Its Voice Through Typography

We recently overhauled our typography at The DropTimes to better serve the Drupal community. By switching to IBM Plex for our content and Atkinson Hyperlegible for social media, we focused on readability, accessibility, and a stronger visual identity. This redesign reflects our mission to build a clearer, more inclusive experience—and to document that journey openly.
What Is a Digital Experience Platform? How DXPs Power Personalization and ABM at Scale

Andrea Corda outlines what Digital Experience Platforms are, how they differ from CMSs, and why enterprises need them to deliver scalable, personalised, omnichannel experiences across all digital touchpoints.
ImageX to Host LinkedIn Live Chat on Remote and Hybrid Development Team Leadership

ImageX will host a free LinkedIn Live Chat on July 10, 2025, at 11:30 AM PST / 2:30 PM EST, featuring Celeste McNeill, VP of HR, who will share strategies for leading remote and hybrid development teams. The event covers team dynamics, cross–time–zone communication, trust–building, leadership adaptation, and workflow management, with live engagement and follow-up resources available on the LinkedIn event page.
New RECOFTC.org Launches on Drupal to Support Community Forestry in Asia-Pacific

Brainsum and RECOFTC have launched a redesigned RECOFTC.org on Drupal, unifying nearly 2,600 legacy content items and consolidating 61 custom modules into a single extension. The new platform supports automated, seven-language publishing via TMGMT, features a streamlined content lister, and utilises a CDN with HTML caching and tag-based invalidation for fast and reliable access. Regional teams report improved workflows, cleaner data architecture, and increased confidence in managing community forestry content across seven Asia-Pacific countries.
Rajeev Kumar Develops Open-Source Instant Search for Drupal with Typesense

Rajeev Kumar is developing an open-source instant search solution for Drupal, utilising Typesense and the Drupal Search API to achieve Algolia-like speed without relying on external services. His proof of concept leverages a dedicated content index, Views output, a custom module, and instantsearch.js to show significant performance gains. He’s fine-tuning facets and sort controls and plans to add an LLM-driven intent layer and content-trending ranking, with full documentation and sample code coming soon.
Debug Academy Drupal 11 Course Begins September 8, 2025

Debug Academy’s fully online Drupal 11 Web Development course runs September 8–December 1, 2025, with twice-weekly live sessions at 1 PM ET focusing on front-end development and live coding. Led by triple-certified Drupal expert Ashraf Abed, the program covers hands-on projects and the latest Drupal 11 best practices, with enrollment open until capacity is reached.
How to Use FrankenPHP with DDEV for Flexible PHP Development and Performance Gains

Stas Zhuk details two ways to integrate FrankenPHP into DDEV—via a custom container or embedded setup. Discover information on extension support, Drupal compatibility, and benchmark results.
How Removing Chocolatey Helped Streamline DDEV Onboarding for Windows-Based Drupal Teams

Colan Schwartz shares how a simple fix to DDEV's Windows installer eliminated Chocolatey and slashed onboarding time for a corporate Drupal team, boosting productivity and easing DevOps pain.
Solving Drupal’s Bot Traffic Problem with Cloudflare WAF

Modern bots bypass Drupal’s traditional defences, inflating costs and degrading performance. Promet Source explains how Cloudflare WAF, properly deployed, offers scalable protection for public sector Drupal sites.
What the Drupal AI Initiative Means for Open, Responsible AI in Web Development

The Drupal AI Initiative aims to make AI safe, open, and accessible for all. Get highlights from the June 26 webinar, including new tools, community insights, and how to get involved.
Why Drupal 11 Matters for Education and Government: Security, Speed, and Smarter Content

Kalamuna breaks down how Drupal 11 supports public-sector and higher ed sites with stronger security, faster performance, and AI-powered content tools. A must-read for teams managing outdated Drupal installs.
Building a Headless Drupal Blog on Chromebook with Gemini AI

MichaelBTech details how to develop a headless Drupal blog using a Chromebook’s Linux environment and Google’s Gemini AI for real-time assistance. The guide covers a cloud-native setup with Google Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, Cloudflare, DDEV local development, and automated GitHub Actions deployment.
Drupal 11 Migration Guide: Five Steps to Upgrade from Drupal 7

Joshi Consultancy Services explains why the end-of-life of Drupal 7 creates security and performance risks, and presents a clear, five-step playbook for migrating to Drupal 11. The guide covers site auditing, Composer and Drush setup, content transfer with the Migrate API, and performance optimisations using Pathauto and caching.
Drupal Events of the Week: July 7 - July 13, 2025

The DropTimes highlights Drupal events for July 7–13, 2025, featuring both virtual and in-person gatherings. On July 10, ImageX will host an online live chat on leading remote and hybrid development teams with Emily Chen and Michael Ruiz. Regional meetups in Minneapolis (July 10) and Portland (July 9) will offer in-person networking and community discussions.
DrupalCon Vienna 2025: Charting Drupal’s Evolution

WSO2’s Iwantha Lekamge previews DrupalCon Vienna 2025, detailing Drupal’s modular architecture origins, API-first capabilities with REST, JSON:API and GraphQL support, decoupled workflows, and the upcoming roadmap for a React-based admin UI and secure automatic updates.

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