News Roundup

Discover how to build a fast, flexible headless website using Drupal 11 as the backend and Next.js for the frontend. Learn how Layout Builder allows editors to create dynamic layouts without coding, and how to expose that data via JSON
for seamless integration. Hosted on Netlify, this architecture combines the best of Drupal's CMS capabilities with Next.js performance. Find out the steps, patches, and tools needed to make it work in this comprehensive guide!

Sonal Bendle's blog post details the security risks and migration options for public sector institutions as Drupal 7 reaches end-of-life on January 5, 2025. It highlights extended support options and temporary security measures.

A blog post from 'A Drupal Couple' discusses how Drupal’s increasing complexity has reduced its appeal to beginners and smaller businesses, while also highlighting new initiatives aimed at simplifying the platform and addressing the developer talent gap.

Ivan Zugec from WebWash explains how the Devel Generate sub-module helps Drupal developers quickly generate test data for users, content, and terms, saving time and improving site testing.

In Talking Drupal #472, the hosts dive into the powerful Access Policy API with guest Kristiaan Van den Eynde. They explore how it enhances Drupal’s access control systems and its compatibility with PBAC, ABAC, and RBAC. The episode also highlights the Visitors module, a Drupal-native analytics solution for tracking website behavior.

Ales from Agiledrop stresses the importance of increasing attendance at Drupal events to foster community growth, boost networking opportunities, and attract sponsors, while also making Drupal more relevant to a broader audience.

Drupal CMS will introduce a new base recipe in January 2025, replacing the traditional install profile. This update includes modern features such as email-based logins, an improved admin interface, media management tools, and foundational SEO support. Future updates will bring enhancements like advanced search and autosave functionality, streamlining the platform for users.

Henadzi Koltun, Head of Business Development at Attico, outlines key considerations for choosing between domains, subdomains, or catalogs when managing multi-regional Drupal websites, focusing on development, SEO, and risk management strategies.

SystemSeed’s Elise West, Evgeniy Maslovskiy, and Andrey Yurtaev are credited as co-authors in The Lancet Psychiatry for their role in developing the digital EQUIP platform, used in 794 training programs across 36 countries to assess mental health support competencies.

Drupal founder Dries Buytaert shares his experiment in running a self-hosted website powered by a solar panel and Raspberry Pi, aiming to promote sustainable and local-first web hosting practices.

Discover how Drupal can transform marketing strategies in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. This ebook by Bounteous and Accolite highlights how Drupal’s flexibility supports multi-channel communication, enhances customer experience, and drives ROI. Perfect for marketers looking to optimize their impact with a modern CMS.

Ferdinand's article on the Skillmatic Ace Blog talks about the ultimate game-changer: Drupal CMS, code-named Drupal Starshot. Set to revolutionize the Drupal landscape, it's about to make Drupal more user-friendly and accessible than ever before. Don't miss out on this new era—read more on Skillmatic Ace Blog!

Dries Buytaert outlines key tools for upgrading Drupal, including the Upgrade Status module, Drupal Check, and PHPStan. This guide offers practical insights into managing PHP and MySQL updates using DDEV, ensuring that custom code aligns with new API changes and maintains compatibility during major version upgrades.

The Experience Builder team shares recent bug fixes, including an HTML form submission issue and a CSS-based solution for UI stability. Ongoing research focuses on auto-saving features and in-UI component creation, enhancing collaboration and code management.

Mark Conroy's latest work on LocalGov Drupal includes updates to the Alert Banner module, Netcall AI Widget integration, and facets functionality improvements. Productive meetings and community engagement within the LocalGov Drupal and open-source government networks supported his contributions.

Mauricio Dinarte, Senior Software Engineer at Tag1 Consulting, explains how to apply Drupal recipes for media type migration in Drupal 10. This article covers practical steps for creating media entities, adding reference fields, and managing configurations during migration. Featured in the Tag1 Talks series.

A blog post by Joshi Consultancy Services explores how Drupal integrates with learning tools, supports scalable solutions, and offers customizable learning experiences for educational institutions. It also highlights Drupal's strong data security and collaborative community benefits in Edtech.

Amazee.io's recap of DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 highlights their team's experiences, presentations on decoupling Drupal, open-source strategies, AI integration, and discussions on the future of Drupal. The post also emphasizes the value of in-person collaboration and the team's plans for upcoming events like DrupalCon Singapore.

Robert Douglass of Open Strategy Partners (OSP) discusses open-source sustainability at DrupalCon Europe 2024, focusing on projects like Palantir's EditTogether and DDEV. He emphasizes the importance of contributing to the open-source community and OSP's ongoing efforts to support sustainability in the Drupal ecosystem.

Annertech shared insights in a recent blog post about their participation in LocalGovCamp 2024, where they showcased the benefits of open source platforms like LocalGov Drupal for councils seeking digital transformation.

Learn how to boost your Drupal 10.3 site's performance by enabling the State Cache. Eduardo Morales Alberti from Metadrop explains the key benefits, considerations, and best practices for using this new feature, including when and how to optimize your State API entries for maximum efficiency.

Mike Potter's recent blog post examines the escalating conflict between WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine, raising questions about open-source governance. Potter contrasts Drupal’s decentralized management, arguing it offers greater stability for enterprise clients.

A new blog post by Bounteous reports on Drupal CMS, set to launch in January 2025. Highlights include AI-driven content management, the Experience Builder tool, and enhanced SEO features, all aimed at making Drupal more accessible for non-technical users.

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, happening March 24-27, has opened its sponsorship opportunities. Businesses can connect with the global Drupal community through various sponsorship packages, offering branding, networking, and engagement with developers, marketers, and decision-makers.

Hansa Pandit from Ramsalt Lab recaps the top 10 sessions from DrupalCon Barcelona 2024. Highlights include Dries Buytaert’s DriesNote on the AI-powered Drupal CMS, updates on Drupal Recipes, and key insights on cybersecurity, AI integration, and website management.

Senior Backend Engineer Marc Berger shares how Four Kitchens transformed a custom Localist event import module into a contributed solution for the Drupal community. This new contrib module simplifies integrating Localist event data into Drupal sites, offering regular data imports, preflight checks, and migration examples. Learn how this project supports developers and reinforces the value of open-source collaboration.

Droptica migrated the Institute of Mathematics at the University of Wroclaw's website from a custom CMS to Drupal, improving navigation, data management, and search capabilities. The new site now offers enhanced features, including faculty profiles, research project listings, and an intuitive mega menu.

Learn how AI Chat Assist can transform your Drupal site by automating customer service and sales support. From installation to optimization, this five-step process enhances engagement and streamlines operations for businesses of all sizes.

In his update on mandclu's sandbox, Martin Anderson-Clutz explores exciting new features of the FullCalendar module for Drupal. From interactive event management to customizable display options, this update enhances user experience and simplifies calendar integration. Learn how drag-and-drop functionality, color customization, and the revamped FullCalendar Legend submodule make event handling more intuitive than ever. Plus, discover how the Smart Date Calendar Kit and Events Calendar recipe offer quick and easy setup for Drupal sites. Read on for more details and a look at what's coming next!