Newsletter

In The DropTimes Editor's Pick Newsletter Volume: 3, Issue: 10, we explore the growing push for open-source adoption in government digital infrastructure. Robin Galipeau questions why Canada remains reliant on costly U.S.-based proprietary software while nations like France and Switzerland embrace open-source solutions like Drupal for greater security and economic benefits. We also cover key Drupal updates, including SEO modules, GitLab migration changes, and the latest on Drupal Forge. Plus, don’t miss event highlights from DrupalCamp England, Ottawa, and Mountain Camp 2025. Stay connected for more on the evolving Drupal ecosystem! ...more

DrupalCamp England returned with a bang after five years, selling out and reigniting the community spirit! In this edition of The Drop Times newsletter, we dive into this exciting comeback and more key stories from the Drupal world. Stay tuned for the latest updates! ...more

In Editor’s Pick, The DropTimes Newsletter Volume: 3, Issue: 8, the focus is on the sustainability of Drupal and the urgent need for more agencies to contribute. With only 7% of active organizations on Drupal.org participating in the Certified Partner Program, the burden of contributions falls on too few. Referencing insights from Tim Doyle’s recent blog post, this issue explores the progress made and the challenges ahead in ensuring Drupal’s long-term independence. Alongside this, we cover critical security updates, new tools like the Drupal Trash Module and Google Gemini Provider (beta), event highlights from Florida DrupalCamp 2025 and MidCamp 2025, and key developments from Palantir, LocalGov Drupal, and Varbase. Stay informed with the latest in Drupal innovation, security, and community updates. ...more

The Drupal community is debating the use of “Add-ons” in the CMS Dashboard, as it conflicts with the term “Recipes” in the Project Browser module. Developers argue the change improves accessibility, but some worry inconsistent terminology may cause confusion. Ongoing discussions, user testing, and governance decisions will shape the final outcome. ...more

In The DropTimes Editor's Pick Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 6, Owen Lansbury, Chair of the Drupal Association, discusses the need for agencies to contribute actively to Drupal’s sustainability. This edition covers key insights on the Drupal Certified Partner program, financial reinvestment in the ecosystem, and upcoming community events. Interviews with industry experts, the latest Drupal releases, and major organizational updates shaping the platform's future are also featured. ...more